I remember reading this in the summer and enjoying it very much. I had read a different book on the same subject where it went with the theory that Jesus and her secretly married and had a child like they believe in The Da Vinci Code. This is not that, ha-ha.
This is much more soft in character and much more biblically accurate. George is known in the literary world for how much research she puts into the material she writes about so for those who are interested in the subject and/or something of faith without the stereotypical faith-based authorship, I would read this.
The book is basically split into two parts: before and after meeting Jesus. We know more about her as a disciple and forerunner after Jesus left, but there is a lot that we do not know of where she came from and how she was raised. Like I said, this is not the first take on Mary for me, but both ran a similar storyline. I can only assume that other books may be like this as well, but just told differently. This version made her more human with an ordinary life with life-like choices, and I can appreciate that.
I do have almost all of Margaret George’s books, so be prepared for more to come up as time goes on. I had attempted to read Memoirs of Cleopatra when I was younger, but because it was a 700+ page book, I was quickly intimidated by it and abandoned it. I am hoping to attempt it again soon.
If you would like to take a crack at Mary Called Magdalene, it will be available here.
7/10
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