Author : Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda
Publisher : Alpha Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592574827
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (748 download)
Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary of Nazareth by : Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary of Nazareth written by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mother of all books on Mary, Mother of Jesus. Most people agree that Mary of Nazareth was an actual historical figure. But how did this average Jewish girl become the woman that Christians the world over adore—and call the Mother of God? This fascinating guide explores Mary in Scripture, Mary in tradition, and Mary today; Mary’s links to the Earth Mother and the Buddhist Kwan-Yin; Mary apparitions and shrines throughout the world; and Mary in art, music, and literature.