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Daughter of Jerusalem

von Joan Wolf

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Fiction. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. In this fictionalized story of one of the Bible's most compelling women, New York Times best-selling author Joan Wolf beautifully recreates the history, romance, and tradition of Mary's world. Daughter of Jerusalem follows Mary's life from her first love through her loveless marriage, to the moment she heard of a miracle worker in her town and ultimately to the moment she saw Him risen from the dead. As this inspiring chronicle reminds us, Mary was the first to witness history's greatest moment. She was a woman who sought forgiveness for her sins, and a follower of God who yearned for a deeper faith. She was Jesus' beloved disciple. Read Mary Magdalene's story and find yourself in this remarkable woman's journey to discover the Kingdom of God.… (mehr)
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Mary Magdalene, or Mary of Magdala as she is known here, narrates the story of her life. As a girl, she fights with her stepmother and is sent to live with cousins where she learns that her beauty causes women to be jealous and men to lust after her. Her cousin Daniel, who is destined to become a rabbi and scholar, is her best friend. Daniel sees that she is beautiful on the inside and the out. They rejoice when Daniel's father agrees to allow them to become engaged, and they are shattered when Daniel's father “sells” Mary to a rich widower in need of a wife and heir. Mary's despair leads her down a disreputable path, but her intentions are good and her actions understandable.
Wolf merges the Mary of “Mary and Martha” fame with Mary Magdalene, giving this Mary a major role in the life of Jesus. Mary is a strong, clear narrator, with a mildly feminist edge, and her story is engaging. When Jesus enters her life, it is fascinating to watch the famous events unfold from a perspective rarely shown. Mary's voice is honest, and her descriptions of the joy and love of God are moving. An uplifting, enjoyable story. ( )
  elizabethcfelt | May 15, 2017 |
I was invited by Worthy Publishing to participate in the blog tour for Daughter of Jerusalem by Joan Wolf. I am so glad that I decided to be part of this tour. I would not have chosen to read this book otherwise. Once I started this novel, I was eager to turn page after page. The book is a fictional account of the life of Mary Magdalene, who was present at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

I really never thought of Mary as a biblical figure who interested me enough to look into her life. Mary was the half-sister of Martha and Lazarus, two other prominent figures appearing in the biblical account of the life of Christ. Of course, this work is fictional, but also is reminiscent of the times and the treatment of women. In this account, Mary is portrayed as a good Jewish woman who follows the strict Jewish laws set forth by the Sanhedrin. She is forced to follow the dictates of the times where women are not really looked upon as worthy. I despaired with her when she was forced to marry an older man because of his wealth and because he desired her for her beauty. She had to leave the love of her life, Daniel, who became a celibate scribe. I rejoiced with her as she was freed of her sins by Jesus and became one of his disciples. She met Jesus when he asked Simon Peter to follow him as a disciple. Simon Peter had a wife, Rebecca, and five children. Rebecca was not happy that Peter left his work and left her and the children alone to follow Jesus as he ministered to the people of Galilee and Capernaum. However, all came to follow Jesus and his teachings. I cried with her as she and Jesus’ mother, Mary and the disciple John followed Jesus to Calvary to be crucified.

I think you will find this book extremely interesting and the story very believable.

I was sent a free print advance reader’s copy of Daughter of Jerusalem by Worthy Publishing for my candid review.

You can find this review on my blog at http://wp.me/p2pjIt-6O ( )
  SilverShrew | Feb 20, 2014 |
She was a widow, a businesswoman, an adulteress.
In her lifetime, she knew murder, prejudice, and faith. She transformed from a Jewish girl longing for family to one of the closest friends of Jesus of Nazareth -- the Son of God.

HER NAME WAS MARY MAGDALENE.

In this fictionalized story of one of the Bible's most compelling women, New York Times best-selling author Joan Wolf beautifully recreates the history, romance, and tradition of Mary's world. Daughter of Jerusalem follows Mary's life from her first love through her loveless marriage, to the moment she heard of a miracle worker in her own town -- and ultimately to the moment she saw Him risen from the dead.

As this inspiring chronicle reminds us, Mary was the first to witness history's greatest moment. She was a woman who sought forgiveness for her sins, and a follower of God who yearned for a deeper faith. She was Jesus' beloved disciple. Read Mary Magdalene's story and find yourself in this remarkable woman's journey to discover the Kingdom of God.
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A spiritual masterpiece, and by far the wisest and most profound book ever written on Mary Magdalene. A remarkable invitation into the origins and wisdom of Christianity, through the apostolic witness of Mary Magdalene. Expect a challenge, perhaps more than you’re ready for. This book should change something, as it invites you to deepen your capacity for love, through the witness of Jesus’s beloved disciple. It takes courage, intelligence, maturity, but mostly Christian intuitive wisdom to write a book such as this. Joan Wolf succeeds grandly!

Wolf masterfully takes the best of tradition, history, and recent scholarship, sums it up with clarity, and then respectfully and artfully flings open new doors of insight, wisdom, and possibility. She offers completely unique and stirring insights about Mary Magdalene. At a time when much is being written about Mary Magdalene, Wolf's volume is totally readable, inspiring and well documented with reliable source material. This is a volume to be read and reread by student and seasoned reader alike.

I was given this book by Christian Review of Books. ( )
  MaryAnn12 | Aug 8, 2013 |
An easy, interesting read about what the life of Mary Magdalene may have been like. A follower of Jesus, the first to see Him resurrected, yet not much is known about this profound woman. It is likely the events portrayed in this story did not take place, and some I do not agree with, but it is thought provoking and entertaining none the less. When you get to the part of the story about Jesus it felt a bit uninspired, rushed and did not carry the impact Jesus deserves. The author does take quite a bit of creative liberty in areas and the book needs to be read as a piece of fiction and not as historical fact or as theology to be enjoyed. ( )
  Altarasabine | Jul 19, 2013 |
She was the first person to see her resurrected Savior, a sinner whom Jesus cleansed of seven demons, and one of the women who followed and supported Jesus and the Twelve Apostles, but who was Mary Magdalene? What was her story? In her latest novel, Daughter of Jerusalem, New York Times bestselling author Joan Wolf puts a story to the person of Mary Magdalene. This first-person tale begins when, at a young age, Mary is sent from her family to live with her aunt and ends after Pentecost.

This is the first Joan Wolf book that I read and I am so glad I did. The novel is easy to read and utterly engrossing – I didn’t want to put it down. I cried at times while reading of Mary’s hardships and rejoiced in her triumphs. I will definitely be reading more of Joan Wolf’s writings. I’ll also be learning more about the Biblical account of Mary Magdalene. The book has me intrigued and I want to learn more about this important woman.

I love historical fiction because it weaves well-known historical characters and occurrences into the story. It’s fun to see how the author gives life to the Biblical account by putting names and relationships to people who we know little about from the Bible, such as Fulvius Petrus, an acquaintance of Mary’s that turns out to be the centurion that had the faith to ask Christ to heal his servant from a distance. However, it is important to remember that Daughter of Jerusalem is a work of fiction. The Bible gives us no reason to suppose that Mary participated in many of the events that the author places her at, nor does it give us many details about her life. It also doesn’t explain her political leanings. I found it startling that the author blends Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany (the sister of Lazarus and Martha) into a single person. I had always thought that these were two different people, but after reading the book I spent some time researching and discovered that there are some who believe that they may be the same person (though many scholars do not). The author provides a believable explanation of how Mary of Magdala could also be Mary of Bethany and the truth is that we really don’t know.

This is a fantastic book and a highly recommend it to any Christian. It is a wonderful story, makes some great points, and will cause you to open your Bible and learn more.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Worthy Publishing as part of their Daughter of Jerusalem blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing these things in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
  nlaclaire | Jul 19, 2013 |
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Fiction. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. In this fictionalized story of one of the Bible's most compelling women, New York Times best-selling author Joan Wolf beautifully recreates the history, romance, and tradition of Mary's world. Daughter of Jerusalem follows Mary's life from her first love through her loveless marriage, to the moment she heard of a miracle worker in her town and ultimately to the moment she saw Him risen from the dead. As this inspiring chronicle reminds us, Mary was the first to witness history's greatest moment. She was a woman who sought forgiveness for her sins, and a follower of God who yearned for a deeper faith. She was Jesus' beloved disciple. Read Mary Magdalene's story and find yourself in this remarkable woman's journey to discover the Kingdom of God.

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