Joan Wolf tells a uniquely fresh account of the life of the woman known today in Christian texts as Mary Magdalene. In the beginning of the story, a young Mary of Magdala is sent from her father's home because of conflicts with her stepmother. Leaving behind her younger sister, Martha, and her brother Lazarus, Mary finds herself living with her Aunt Leah. Her new Jewish home is filled with many members of Leah's family by marriagebut, Mary struggles to make friends with the other young girls of the family. Instead Mary begins a friendship with a son of the house, Daniel. Mary and Daniel soon find themselves experiencing young love but Mary fears their separation as Daniel prepares to leave for scribe school on Jerusalem. When Mary catches the eye of Daniel's recently widowed brother, Samuel, Daniel and Mary know that they must discuss with Daniel's father the love they share. The two find themselves betrothed to one another and think everything has worked out for them. Through a cruel twist of fate, Mary is forced to marry a rich Jewish merchant. Mary is miserable in her marriage but soon finds herself a friend in the Roman widow, Julia. Mary soon finds herself in very large social circles that her husband sees as business opportunities. It isn't too long before Mary finds herself the object of one Roman soldier's affection. At first, Mary tries to obey Jewish law and remember her marital obligations. However, she is horrified when her husband reveals that he actually wants her to commit adultery. Labelled a whore by her people, Mary is no longer accepted in Jewish society or at the synagogue. After her husband's untimely death and the loss of her first born child, Mary makes the decision to rejoin Martha and Lazarus. In beginning this new chapter of her life, Mary hopes that she can start life anew. However, nothing can prepare Mary for the next chapter of her life when she meets Jesus of Nazareth.My thoughts: I was hooked into the story and really interested at the course Wolf decided to take with carving out a story for Mary Magdalene. Readers may or may not like the blending of the " Marys" or the ending storyline of her life but Wolf does stay true to the scriptural text when dealing with Jesus's portion. Daughter of Jerusalem is a fictionalized novel about one of the most controversial and compelling women on the Bible who lived on the times of Jesus Of Nazareth, Mary of Magdala(Mary Magdalene) The woman who "witness history's greatest moments", who was "Jesus' beloved disciple." The life of Mary Magdalene is a beautiful and sad story full of hope, forgiveness, and faith. She gives all she has (wealth, influence, a hearing heart) to help Jesus. Joan Wolf beautiful writing tells the greatest story ever lived( fictionalized but with biblical influence) through the perspective of a woman uplifting the faith of the reader. Mary Magdalene is one of the few women name in the Bible. She inspires you and makes you believe we are all equal. We can be forgiven for our sins and be important/special in the eyes of Jesus Christ. Mary is what Rebecca says "there is something about you...that is different...You seem...significant in a way we other woman aren't."Reading the life of Mary as a follower of Jesus brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't believe how beautiful it was to read how it was to live and walk with The Messiah; it was a moving and remarkable experiences for me. It made me wish I could have lived on the times of Mary Magdalene's journey in life. I did "find (myself) in this remarkable woman's journey to discover the Kingdom of God." It presents a magnificent message, God is Love, to truly love Him, we must love ourselves and everyone like He loves us. Truly inspiring, captivating and beautiful novel about what is the Kingdom of God. I loved it, thank you so much Worthy Publishing and Joan Wolf for my free autograph copy. It was the greatest gift. Daughter of Jerusalem is going to be one of my favorite books. 5 out of 5 stars.
What do You think about Daughter Of Jerusalem (2013)?
will add in later but really enjoyed it. Very authetically voiced.
—Tasteful
Very good - easy to read - enjoyed very much!
—atai
