The Last Supper According to Martha and Mary

by Tina Beattie

A powerful account of The Last Supper that traces the emotions and personalities of this event through the eyes of Martha and Mary. Told from the perspective of these two contrasting personalities, we gain a radical insight into the life of Jesus and his followers.

127 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Donald Reid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A richly imagined account of the experience of those closest to the Jesus, seen through the deep observant eyes of the women. Like Eve, they yearn to understand good, though they daily encounter banal evil. Like Eve, they devour the fruit he offers - he the untouchable lover but also the fulfiller of hitherto disappointed passions. Unlike the men who are called, these women respond with magnificent receptiveness and are with him to and through the end, and their own fear.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting perspective, but not particularly engaging.

[Jo Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely excellent