Mary Magdalene - A Woman With a Mission

Richard Leary

£9.99

This is a historical and religious fiction book based on the life of Mary Magdalene. From her life as a young girl to her following Jesus along with his disciples. This is a version of the story of the lives of Jesus and Mary from her point of view. The story describes the struggles she faced being a woman in the fellowship, the trauma of people trying to kill her, her joys and happiness, sadness and hope for the Way. Based on the New Testament and other ancient texts, journey with Mary through her life right to her death. See events through her eyes. Who are these people that tried to kill her and why? What were the struggles she faced as a woman in a male dominated society? Why hasn't anyone ever considered what Mary Magdalene lived through? She was such a pure spirited individual, why turn a blind eye to her version of events? Well this book opens your eyes to her side of the story.

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Vanguard press Publication date: 28/03/2024 | ISBN:9781800165670 | Pages: 216

ABOUT RICHARD LEARY

Richard Leary-scientist, educator, historian. Leary earned a B.S. at Virginia Tech, an M.S. at the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois; all in geology. In graduate school he minored in the classics. His interest in history has expanded since, from ancient Greece, pre-Roman Italy (the Etruscans) and early Christianity to the history of Lake Ann, Michigan, where he and his wife, Eleanor, spend their summers.
Richard was curator of geology at the Illinois State Museum for over thirty-five years. In addition to writing scientific papers, he published many articles in the Living Museum, the newsletter of the Illinois State Museum. He also published articles on local history in the Grand Traverse Journal, the online journal of Traverse City, Michigan.
Leary is an active Presbyterian church member in Springfield, Illinois. The many educational programs there inspired his interest in Christian history and Mary Magdalene.