false 1278843 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 1278843 3 1127710 4 3 2004 Mary: A Flesh-and-Blood Biography of the Virgin Mother total:22|5:1|4:10|3:6|2:4|1:1| 22 72 36 11 192732 3.71 116 48 76154696 2006117 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.26 19 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 1 0 false Thu Oct 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 29 16:00:44 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 29 16:13:47 -0700 2009 But her (Hazelton's) need to recreate a society of...more...]]> 8495975 285761 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Oct 31 15:48:14 -0700 2007 Sun Nov 04 15:35:16 -0800 2007 more...]]> 40310766 654361 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 2 0 false Mon Dec 29 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 17 10:50:48 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 06:47:24 -0800 2008 more...]]> 39332192 1776121 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Dec 04 18:27:55 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 04 18:29:26 -0800 2008 24569705 1240325 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 2 0 false Tue Jun 10 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 15 17:19:54 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 15 17:24:03 -0700 2008 more...]]> 79154032 1083925 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri Nov 27 17:24:01 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 27 17:24:16 -0800 2009 26741595 1097509 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Wed Jul 09 07:26:17 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 07:39:43 -0700 2008
Written by a Jew -- it gives a really fresh understanding of the what Mary's life might have been like. All good midrash helps us rethink conventions we have accepted and this book was no ...more...]]> 35671026 95069 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 4 0 false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 18 23:03:32 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 18 23:06:44 -0700 2008 21217646 1124137 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Mon Apr 28 19:47:49 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 28 20:06:20 -0700 2008 5459557 259104 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 3 0 false Fri Aug 31 21:16:50 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 08:11:37 -0800 2009 5391554 326879 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2004 Thu Aug 30 18:37:27 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 30 18:37:27 -0700 2007 71729949 2750732 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 3 0 false Fri Sep 18 19:15:14 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 18 19:15:19 -0700 2009 66663767 2607981 336078 1582344752 9781582344751 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173847612m/336078.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173847612s/336078.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/336078.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.33 3 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 2 0 false Sat Aug 08 13:06:33 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 08 13:06:50 -0700 2009 65725956 101404 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri Jul 31 20:14:13 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 31 20:14:13 -0700 2009 61769296 797190 336078 1582344752 9781582344751 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173847612m/336078.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173847612s/336078.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/336078.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 4 0 false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 01 10:02:10 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 01 10:02:19 -0700 2009 60660545 1235815 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Mon Jun 22 12:07:40 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 22 12:07:40 -0700 2009 50172538 2153980 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Mon Mar 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 23 09:27:04 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 23 09:27:30 -0700 2009 48945623 1282739 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 3 0 false Wed Mar 11 12:52:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 12:52:00 -0700 2009 45941459 284292 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Tue Feb 10 10:47:16 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 10:47:16 -0800 2009 44791189 1798103 1278843 1582342369 9781582342368 11 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900m/1278843.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182455900s/1278843.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1278843.Mary_A_Flesh_and_Blood_Biography_of_the_Virgin_Mother 3.27 22 The Red Tent-—fully imagining the everyday feminine details of biblical women: "Maryam learned early about childbirth. Since she was young, her grandmother has taken her along whenever there's a delivery. The old woman is in her fifties, but as alert and sharp as any shepherd girl; like all village wise women, she seems to defy age. Her name? The same as the midwife of apocryphal legend: Salome." Hazleton goes on to depict Maryam as an astute apprentice, mixing herbs and learning the craft of healing and midwifery from her legendary grandmother. Hazleton assumes that Maryam was a gifted faith healer and member of a resistance movement against King Herod--gifts and values that were obviously passed onto her son. She also offers a compelling discussion into the identity of Joseph, even questioning his existence. Hazleton sees him as a vague father-figure for Mary, more so than a father to Jesus. The main reason he exists in the Bible, she speculates, is to establish Jesus as a descendent of Kind David. Though purists and fundamentalists may cry blasphemy, many modern readers will find this a refreshingly feminine and respectful life study of a cherished woman, mother and icon. --Gail Hudson]]> 2004 0 0 false Thu Jan 29 15:31:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 15:40:53 -0800 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1278843