"When trying to understand who Mary is, scripture can often leave us thirsting for more. Jennifer Fulwiler, radio host and author of One Beautiful Dream Ted Sri has given us a guide that is as informative as it is easy to read, and it's sure to help many people rethink the role of Mary in the Bible, as well as in their own lives." "An understanding of Mary can transform your spiritual life, yet many people have misconceptions about this critical figure in salvation history. Donald Calloway, MIC, Author of Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon All who read this book will rediscover the wonder of Our Lady!" It will satisfy the rigorous academic who seeks theological precision, as well as the non-academic who wants to know more about Mary in Scripture. Rethinking Mary is a perfect example of this. Sri has the remarkable gift of being able to combine profound theological scholarship with easy-to-understand expositions. Rethinking Mary in the New Testament offers a fresh, in-depth look at the Mother of Jesus in Scripture-one that helps us know Mary better and her role in God's plan. Can Mary be identified with the "woman" in Revelation 12?.How is Mary the "New Eve," "Ark of the Covenant," and "Queen Mother"?.What does it mean for Mary to be "full of grace"?.Does Scripture reveal Mary as our spiritual mother?.Is there biblical support for Mary's Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity?.What was Mary's life like before the Annunciation?.This comprehensive work examines every key New Testament reference to Mary, addressing common questions along the way, such as: For when the Mother of Jesus does appear in Scripture, it's often in passages of great importance, steeped in the Jewish Scriptures, and packed with theological significance. Edward Sri shows that the Bible reveals more about Mary than is commonly appreciated. In Rethinking Mary in the New Testament, Dr. Can Scripture really support the many Marian beliefs developed in the Church over time? After all, Mary appears only in a few accounts and speaks on limited occasions. “The Book Club skillfully weaves the individual story threads into a warm, unified whole that will appeal to readers who enjoy multifaceted relationship novels with strong women protagonists.Scholars often have questioned how much the New Testament can tell us about the Mother of Jesus. “Monroe offers up believable characters in a well-crafted story.” - Publishers Weekly And as they share their hopes and fears and triumphs, they will hold fast to the true magic of the book club-friendship. They are five women from different walks of life, embracing the challenge of change. And for Midge Kirsch, an artist who has always lived her life against the grain, it is a haven of acceptance. For Gabriella Rivera, the “perfect” wife, mother and friend who offers support to everyone but is afraid to ask for it herself, it is a sense of community. For Doris Bridges, it is her support group as she acknowledges her dying marriage and finds the ultimate freedom in her husband’s betrayal. For Annie Blake, a brilliant attorney intent on starting a family late in life, it is the chance to finally let down her guard and dream of other possibilities. For Eve Porter, whose husband’s sudden death cheats her of every security she had planned on, the club is a place of sanctuary. On the surface, it is a monthly book club. Mary Alice Monroe invites you to meet five remarkable characters as she explores the power of friendship with tenderness, honesty and understanding.
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