Unveiling Mary Magdalene by Liz Curtis Higgs

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Unveiling Mary Magdalene

by Liz Curtis Higgs

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Series (with order)

Canonical Title

Unveiling Mary Magdalene

Original publication date

2001

People/Characters

Mary Margaret Delaney

Pastor Jake Stauros

Mary Magdalene

Jesus of Nazareth

Important places

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Israel

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Epigraph

Dedication

To all who have searched for light in the darkness. To all who have waited for grace to be spoken. To all who have longed for his appearing.

First words

Jake didn't see her until it was too late.

Quotations

Today I felt pass over me A breath of wind from the wings of madness. (Charles Baudelaire)

We cannot heal the throbbing heart Till we discern the wounds within. (George Crabbe)

We look for God as though he were not already there. Merritt Malloy)

We know not what we do When we speak words. (Percy Bysshe Shelley)

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Originally published and catalogued by LoC as Mad Mary:a bad girl from Magdala, transformed at His appearing.

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(THE STORY) Contemporary Chicago is the backdrop for a story of disgrace and redemption, paralleling the Biblical account of Mary Magdalene. (THE STUDY) Myths and misconceptions are examined and debunked, showing their erroneous sources and conclusions. All the Biblical references to Mary of Magdala are used to reveal what is KNOWN of her and to draw lessons for the Christian today. Questions are included for use with a Bible study group.

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