| Description |
xxviii, 337 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 308-320) and index. |
| Summary |
Based on recent interpretations of ancient Near Eastern, Jewish, and Christian texts, The historical Mary unravels the mystery of who Mary really was and the role she played in Jesus' life and ancient society. Drawing on new anthropological discoveries, Michael Jordan establishes the widespread existence of pagan traditions and fertility rites at the time of Mary's birth and at all levels of Jewish society. |
| Subject |
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Devotion to -- History.
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Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Religion.
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Mother goddesses -- Palestine.
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| ISBN |
1569753342 (alk. paper) |
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