Ancient Rage

by Mary Lee Wile

Nine years after the death of John the Baptist, his mother, Elizabeth, meets with her cousin, the Virgin Mary, to express her pain and grief at the deaths of their sons, and her refusal to accept living her spiritual life the way men say she should

Genres: Fiction

189 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 1995

Reviews

[Becca]

So, this wasn't what I expected. It really opened my eyes to the different personalities of Elizabeth and Mary. The traditions back in that time and the way they were set in their worship at the Temples. It was interesting. I was always under the impression that Elizabeth knew what John the Baptist's role was in the preparation for Jesus Christ. It is hard for me to believe all of this hatred Elizabeth had for God.
It was a good one for a discussion, I am sorry I missed it when we did it for Book Club in Topsham!!!!

[Katie M.]

Meh. Entirely forgettable "feminist" Biblical fiction. But weirdly compelling.

[Colleen]

NIne years after John's the Baptists death his mother Elizabeth purs out her heart to Mary. Book shows how women support each other.

[Liz]

Overall, I liked the story of Elizabeth's perspective of her experience as the mother of John the Baptist and relative to Jesus.