Mary of Nazareth
A Novel
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Narrateur(s):
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Bernadette Dunne
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Auteur(s):
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Marek Halter
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The ancient world and its politics come to life through the eyes of a young Jewish woman, Mary of Nazareth.
Miriam - also known as Mary - was born into a Palestine oppressed by Herod the Great; she is accustomed to living with uncertainty and unrest. But when her beloved father is wrongly imprisoned by the Romans, she takes action. She calls upon a well-known rebel by the name of Barabbas, and together they set out to save her father. A daring escape is accomplished and, against staggering odds, Miriam's father is saved from crucifixion.
Barabbas, flush with the success of the rescue, is intent on leading a full-scale rebellion against Herod and the Romans. Along with Mary and her father, he speaks before Jewish leaders who have gathered from various communities. Miriam feels great frustration as the men endlessly debate morality, the wisdom of rebellion, and the nature of God's will. Having almost lost her father, and knowing she will be ostracized, she nevertheless speaks out against the use of violence. And to her surprise, one man, Joseph, listens. He offers to take her to Magdala, where she will be allowed to study in the company of intelligent, well-read women. This rare opportunity sets into motion a series of events that will change Miriam's life - and the history of the Jewish people - forever.
Based on extensive historical and biblical scholarship, Mary of Nazareth is a revealing, utterly captivating portrait of a woman whose story we only thought we knew.
©2008 Marek Halter (P)2008 Books on TapeCe que les critiques en disent
"A brilliant achievement: packed with drama and suspense, powerfully engaging and thought-provoking. This is Halter at his best." (Eva Etzioni-Halevy, author of The Song of Hannah and The Garden of Ruth)
"By giving a voice to Mary of Nazareth, Merek Halter resurrects one of the most fascinating women in history. A story as richly imagined as it is illuminating." (Michelle Moran, author of Nefertiti)
"Halter provides a dazzling new look at the most famous mother of them all...Mary of Nazareth will inspire women of all faiths who yearn for peace and freedom." (Rebecca Kohn, author of The Gilded Chamber: A Novel of Queen Esther)