Items related to Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of...
Synopsis
Mathewes-Green opens up “The Gospel of Mary” to see her early life, offering a window into her centrality to the Christian Faith in new and sometimes startling ways. Christians have alternatively raised the status of the mother of Jesus to that of her Son or ignored her entirely. Behind all of the images is a girl who grew up to be the mother of Christ.
- How did the first Christians view her?
- What were the commonly understood facts about the Blessed Mother’s early life, before the Annunciation?
- How did Mary, the mother of Jesus, become the Theotokos?
This book gives some surprising insights.
This book was published in hardcover as The Lost Gospel of Mary.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Inside Flap
Taking us right to the core of Christian faith, Mathewes-Green offers a glimpse of the Church one thousand years ago. Looking at three ancient texts, she explores the historic background and theological and cultural questions that the documents raise.
"The Gospel of Mary" is a humbly told story of the Virgin's life from her conception to the birth of Jesus, put into written form as early as A.D. 150. The second text is a brief prayer to Mary found in Egypt on a scrap of papyrus and dated to the following century. It is the oldest known prayer to Mary. The third text, "The Annunciation Hymn of Rejoicing," was written by the Syrian poet Romanos in about A.D. 520 and is considered one of the finest examples of Eastern Christian poetry. This graceful hymn is still sung in Eastern Orthodox churches throughout the world today.
Warmly devout, historically detailed, and rich with spiritual applications for today, The Lost Gospel of Mary is the latest gem from Frederica Mathewes-Green. The fruit of her whole-hearted faith and careful study is an intimate glimpse of the extraordinary mother of our Lord.
From the Back Cover
Come to know the mother of Jesus as the early Christians once did.
Mary is the flower of femininity to some, a woman of power to others. She has been seen as a paragon of obedience, as well as an instrument of liberation. Some have piled her status so high that it rivals that of her Son. Others do their best to ignore her entirely. Behind all of these images there is still a girl who grew up to become the mother of Christ.
How did the first Christians view Mary? What were the commonly understood facts about Mary's early life--before the Annunciation? Frederica Mathewes-Green opens up Mary's life before the Nativity, offering a window into her centrality to Christian faith in new and sometimes startling ways.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherParaclete Press
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1612613438
- ISBN 13 9781612613437
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages176
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 13.69
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 0.44. Seller Inventory # 353-1612613438-lkn
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00074216735
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_412268963
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.44. Seller Inventory # 1612613438-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.44. Seller Inventory # bk1612613438xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Mathewes-Green opens up The Gospel of Mary to see her early life, offering a window into her centrality to the Christian Faith in new and sometimes startling ways. Christians have alternatively raised the status of the mother of Jesus to that of her Son or ignored her entirely. Behind all of the images is a girl who grew up to be the mother of Christ. How did the first Christians view her? What were the commonly understood facts about the Blessed Mothers early life, before the Annunciation? How did Mary, the mother of Jesus, become the Theotokos?This book gives some surprising insights.This book was published in hardcover as The Lost Gospel of Mary. Seller Inventory # SONG1612613438
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her : The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 19137582-n
Quantity: 5 available
Seller Image
Mary as the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Paraclete Press (MA) 2/1/2013, 2013
ISBN 10: 1612613438
ISBN 13: 9781612613437
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Mary as the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts 0.39. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781612613437
Quantity: 5 available
Seller Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her : The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 19137582
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781612613437
Quantity: Over 20 available