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(Even before The Da Vinci Code novel hit best seller lists, Mary Magdalene of the New Testament in the Bible, had become surrounded in myth/mystery. Ms. Higgs endeavors to unearth the REAL Mary. We find that Mary is not the one in the Da Vinci Code, nor is she the one of religious tradition. In fact, she’s not even the one I thought I knew. Much careful research has gone into this book and Mary truly is unveiled so we meet her honestly, truly, without fiction, myth, or blinders. The book is broken into two parts – The Story and The Study. In addition there is a prologue, epilogue, study guide and notes.)
The Story. A contemporary tale.
Mary is a mad woman. As in crazy. No one in town knows her, but they all know about her. The un-kept woman wanders the town mumble and stealing. Her home, although once lovely, is in need of repair from years of neglect. Mary has no choice but to obey the voices in her head. When they scream their orders she hurries to follow through and often doesn’t remember what she’s done, or when, or to who. Until the day she literally bumps into Pastor Jake. From that moment on Mary, Jake and members of his downtown church he serves will be forever changed.
The Study.
Six chapters break down the person of Mary: including Legends about Mad Mary and the demons that possessed her. It tells the story of her miserable life before she met the only person who could help; Jesus Christ the Son of God. This study is very interesting because it is not dry, or high minded, but rather it is factual and written in Liz’s down to earth manner. Really interesting and enjoyable.
The Epilogue is a final visit with our contemporary mad Mary
I can’t imagine a reader not being touched in some way by this terrific book. I am a huge fan of Liz’s heart transforming words. She’s gifted and delivers the message of God’s love in a way that draws the reader to Him.
The popularity of the fiction that is The Da Vinci Code begged for an alternative to be told – and I can’t think of a better way to do it than Unveiling Mary Magdalene. I enjoyed both the story and the study. Book clubs, woman’s study groups, youth groups will all benefit from the study. If you’ve read Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci code and want to learn the truth about the Mary Magdalene he mentions, get a copy. The book will make a wonderful Christmas present, too. Super highly recommended!
Reviewed by Linda Mae Baldwin
for The Road to Romance
November 10, 2004
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