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Mary in the Qur'an: A Literary Reading (Routledge Studies in the Qur'an)
by Hosn AbboudProviding an analysis of the complete story of Mary in its liturgical, narrative and rhetorical contexts, this literary reading is a prerequisite to any textual reading of the Qur’an whether juristic, theological, or otherwise. intertextuality between the Old Testament, New Testament and the Qur’an. The Qur’an is an oral event, linguistic phenomenon and great literature. So the application of modern literary theories is essential to have full comprehension of the history of the development of literary forms from pre-Islamic period such as poetry, story telling, speech-giving to the present. In addition, there is a need, from a feminist perspective, to understand in depth why a Christian mother figure such as Mary was important in early Islam and in the different stages of the development of the Qur’an as a communication process between Muhammad and the early Muslim community. Introducing modern literary theories, gender perspective and feminist criticism into Qur’anic scholarship for the first time, this book will be an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers of Islamic Studies, Qur’anic and New Testament Studies, Comparative Literature and Feminist Theology.
Mary of Nazareth: Prophet of Peace
by John Dear"Two thousand years after Mary's prophetic nonviolence, we have toned down her message and transformed her into someone more manageable, more tolerable, more passive. The CULTURE's false image of Mary does not threaten the status quo. She no longer is portrayed as the model of active and prophetic nonviolence. She is no longer upheld as the spokeswoman of the God of justice, the God of the poor, the God of revolutionary nonviolence. Instead we have set her up on a pedestal where she is safe, far above us, and removed from our troubles. She is stereotyped as a quiet, law-abiding, church-going, obedient, subservient woman who does what war-making authorities want. She would hardly recognize herself. But Luke's portrait remains. Mary's journey sets the whole gospel story of nonviolence in motion. She was filled with joy at God's dramatic entrance into the world, and God's revolutionary action against the rich and powerful and on behalf of the poor and oppressed. Mary understands the plight of all those who suffer from the world's unjust economic order and its wars. She is a woman of justice, a woman of disarmament, a woman of peace, a woman of revolution, a woman of action, a woman of nonviolence. The nonviolent Jesus and his mother still SUMMON us to the journey of contemplative, active and prophetic nonviolence. In the past, we might have looked to noble heroes like Dorothy Day, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. for leadership and action. Today, we ourselves have to become heroes, leaders, and saints of active, prophetic nonviolence. We can no longer wait for someone else to make the journey for us. The poor of the earth are dying from our wars and consumerism. The God of peace, the risen Jesus, and his prophetic mother await patiently our response to their invitation, their word, their example."
Mary's Blessing (McKenna's Daughters #2)
by Lena Nelson DooleyWhen her mother dies, Mary Lenora must grow up quickly to take care of her brothers and sisters. Can love help her to shoulder the burden? Mary Lenora Caine knows she is adopted. As she was growing up, her mother called her &“God&’s blessing.&” But now that she&’s gone, Mary no longer feels like any kind of blessing. Her father, in his grief, has cut himself off from the family, leaving the running of the home entirely in Mary&’s hands. As she nears her eighteenth birthday, Mary can&’t see anything in her future but drudgery. Then her childhood friend Daniel begins to court her, promising her a life of riches and ease. But her fairy-tale dreams turn to dust when her family becomes too much for Daniel, and he abandons her in her time of deepest need.Will Daniel come to grips with God&’s plan for him? And if he does return, can Mary trust that this time he will really follow through?
Mary's Christmas Goodbye: An Amish Romance
by Linda BylerMary Stoltzfus is thirty years old, splashed with freckles, and unmarried. In her Amish world, that qualifies her to be called an old maid. She is living her quiet schoolteacher life in the Lancaster County Amish community when she gets a surprising invitation in the mail one day. Would she come to Montana to teach? Of course not, she decides, fully at home in eastern Pennsylvania, where she can go out to eat in dozens of restaurants, do her laundry in a newfangled washer that’s powered by compressed air, and hire a driver if she wants to go farther than her horse and buggy can comfortably take her. What is there to do in Montana, she sniffs. But soon she becomes annoyed by the cracks in the floor of her one-room schoolhouse, the noise of the nearby road, and the two eighth-grade boys who try to make toilet paper cigarettes and nearly burn down the privy. Before long, Mary is on Amtrak, “just to take care of her curiosity,” she explains to her mother. She arrives at a desolate station and meets Arthur Bontrager, who had signed the invitation and has come to introduce her to Beaver Creek School, dirt roads, and the fancy shed where she would live. When she settles into this world of mountain ranges and pine-tree majesty, her old buried questions—about why no man had ever been her match—have come along to live with her. After she’s injured by wild dogs on her walk home from school, Mary faces new questions. Is she weak if she accepts a Bouvier des Flandres dog from Arthur’s friend? Who is the young woman in the photo at Arthur’s house? And why does she suddenly care? Does she really belong back in Lancaster?
Mary's Little Instruction Book
by Eileen Elias FreemanThroughout the centuries, Mary has come to embody all that is good in human nature. Now the author offers a selection of the words and deeds of the Blessed Mother, through scripture, holy apparitions like the visions of Fatima and Medjugorje, and the testaments of saints. Paired with a simple modern interpretation for each passage, the instructions in this little book will guide you, give you strength in troubled times, and remind you that Mary is, in a very real way, mother to us all.
Mary's Voice in the Gospel According to John: A New Translation with Commentary
by Michael PakalukA New Light on John&’s Gospel The Gospel according to John has always been recognized as different from the &“synoptic&” accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. But what explains the difference? In this new translation and verse-byverse commentary, Michael Pakaluk suggests an answer and unlocks a twothousand-year-old mystery. Mary&’s Voice in the Gospel according to John reveals the subtle but powerful influence of the Mother of Jesus on the fourth Gospel. In his dying words, Jesus committed his Mother to the care of John, the beloved disciple, who &“from that hour . . . took her into his own home.&” Pakaluk draws out the implications of that detail, which have been overlooked for centuries. In Mary&’s remaining years on earth, what would she and John have talked about? Surely no subject was as close to their hearts as the words and deeds of Jesus. Mary&’s unique perspective and intimate knowledge of her Son must have shaped the account of Jesus&’ life that John would eventually compose. With the same scholarship, imagination, and fidelity that he applied to Mark&’s Gospel in The Memoirs of St. Peter, Pakaluk brings out the voice of Mary in John&’s, from the famous prologue about the Incarnation of the Word to the Evangelist&’s closing avowal of the reliability of his account. This remarkably fresh translation and commentary will deepen your understanding of the most sublime book of the New Testament.
Mary's Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ
by Amy Orr-EwingThe mother of God is often portrayed as a passive figure, yet Mary is described in Luke's gospel as a woman who exercised choice, questioned things, reflected, responded, spoke up, and demonstrated great faith. Mary had a voice. This unique Advent devotional from British theologian Amy Orr-Ewing invites us to hear the familiar Christmas story from an untold perspective: that of an ordinary, young, poor, oppressed woman who was chosen to play a significant and breakthrough role in the redemption of the world. It is no mistake that a woman gets to be a part of all this, and that her voice, her questions, her fears, and her actions matter. Through passages from Luke's gospel - the writer who used Mary as his primary witness for his account of Christ's life - and stunning paintings of the nativity from artists ancient and modern (including The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse illustrator, Charlie Mackesy), Amy Orr-Ewing guides the reader through each day of Advent from Mary's point of view, exploring who she knew Christ to be. "If leadership is about influence, then, after Jesus, Mary was the greatest leader of all time. Uniquely, she was present at the three great moments of our redemption: the incarnation, passion, and pentecost. In this book, Amy Orr-Ewing presents Mary's perspective-her fear, her faith, and her wisdom-to highlight how her life can offer hope to all who journey through tears, disappointment, lament, struggle, and pain." -Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, author, pioneers of Alpha, and Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London "What better companions could there possibly be for our journey through Advent to Christmas than these two women: Mary, the mother of Jesus, who speaks more powerfully into this season than any other, and Amy Orr-Ewing, a trusted voice and respected friend whose insights never fail to encourage and inspire me." -Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer International and senior pastor of Emmaus Rd Church "A beautiful and intensely thoughtful set of Christmas reflections, given added depth by a stunning set of illustrations." -Professor Alister McGrath, University of Oxford "In Mary's Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ, Amy helps us to recapture the awe and wonder of the birth of Christ and what this means for us today. By elevating the voice of the young, strong, vulnerable, marginalized, courageous, obedient, faithful, and often overlooked, Mary, the mother of God, Amy unveils profound insights into the meaning of Christmas. This book will be a great companion as you prepare your heart during the Advent season. I have never been more captivated by Advent reflections and know you will see Jesus more clearly and love him more dearly as you journey through these pages." -Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women
Mary, Called Magdalene: A Novel
by Margaret GeorgeThe New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I brilliantly reimagines the story of the most mysterious woman in the Bible.Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute, a female divinity figure, a church leader, or all of those? Biblical references to her are tantalizingly brief, but we do know that she was the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared--and the one commissioned to tell others the good news, earning her the ancient honorific, "Apostle to the Apostles." Today, Mary continues to spark controversy, curiosity, and veneration. In a vivid re-creation of Mary Magdalene's life story, Margaret George convincingly captures this renowned woman's voice as she moves from girlhood to womanhood, becomes part of the circle of disciples, and comes to grips with the divine. While grounded in biblical scholarship and secular research, Mary, Called Magdalene ultimately transcends both history and fiction to become a "diary of a soul."From the Trade Paperback edition.
Mary, Founder of Christianity
by Chris MaunderA radical reassessment of the role of Mary the mother of Jesus and other women in the early Church Despite the commonly held assumption that the Bible says little about the mother of Jesus, there are many indications that Mary preceded and inspired her son in fostering the emergence of a new faith community. In the Gospel of John, Mary instigates Jesus&’ first miracle, and in all four gospels she is present at the crucifixion, suggesting hers was a place of unparalleled importance in the Christian story. Setting aside presuppositions based on doctrine, Chris Maunder returns to the New Testament to answer the question &‘Who was Mary?&’ He re-examines the virgin conception of Jesus, Mary&’s contribution to Jesus&’ ministry, and her central role in the events of the crucifixion and the resurrection. In so doing, Maunder casts a thought-provoking new light on Mary and the women, including Mary Magdalene, who stood alongside her.
Mary, Mother and Warrior: The Virgin in Spain and the Americas
by Linda B. HallA Mother who nurtures, empathizes, and heals . . . a Warrior who defends, empowers, and resists oppression. . . the Virgin Mary plays many roles for the peoples of Spain and Spanish-speaking America. Devotion to the Virgin inspired and sustained medieval and Renaissance Spaniards as they liberated Spain from the Moors and set about the conquest of the New World. Devotion to the Virgin still inspires and sustains millions of believers today throughout the Americas. This wide-ranging and highly readable book explores the veneration of the Virgin Mary in Spain and the Americas from the colonial period to the present. Linda Hall begins the story in Spain and follows it through the conquest and colonization of the New World, with a special focus on Mexico and the Andean highlands in Peru and Bolivia, where Marian devotion became combined with indigenous beliefs and rituals. Moving into the nineteenth century, Hall looks at national cults of the Virgin in Mexico, Bolivia, and Argentina, which were tied to independence movements. In the twentieth century, she examines how Eva Perón linked herself with Mary in the popular imagination; visits contemporary festivals with significant Marian content in Spain, Peru, and Mexico; and considers how Latinos/as in the United States draw on Marian devotion to maintain familial and cultural ties.
Mary, Mother of Apostles: How to Live Marian Devotion to Proclaim Christ
by Giuseppe ForlaiMary, Mother of Apostles will help you explore the Mariology of the founder of the Pauline Family, Blessed James Alberione and how it connects to the thoughts of de Montfort and Pope John Paul II. This book helps readers understand Mary’s place in their spiritual lives. It offers new insights to those wishing to deepen their spirituality and devotion or consecration to Mary, showing them how Mary wants to form Jesus in us so that we can in turn give Jesus to the world.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
by Mary Rojas Marlyn Evangelina Monge FSPThis charming, simple, and captivating board book introduces children ages 1 to 4 to Mary and illustrates her love for Jesus. The straightforward language and sweet illustrations ensure that toddlers will pick up this board book again and again. The story teaches them that Mary is a caring mother, a loving servant of God, and someone we can turn to in prayer and faith. This book is sure to become a family favorite and will become a foundation for Catholic learning. <p>This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.</p>
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
by Tomie DePaolaA beautifully illustrated picture book portrayal of the life of Mary, mother of JesusMary has captured the hearts of people throughout the centuries. Great cathedrals have been built in her honor. Many Christians venerate her image. Nearly 80,000 visions of Mary have been claimed since the third century AD. Drawing on scripture, legend, and tradition, Tomie dePaola re-tells the story of Mary's life in fifteen beautifully illustrated, child-friendly segments. This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Mary: A Study in Luke 1 & 2
by Gretchen C NelsonFor many believers, Mary has become one of many characters of the nativity story. In truth, the story of the mother of Jesus means so much more. Her journey of faith and obedience is representative of the patheach believer must travel. Just as Mary accepted the honor of carrying the baby Jesus, we too must receive the invitation to carry His Spirit and walk with Him.Join author Gretchen C. Nelson as she paints a vivid picture of Mary the mother of Jesus, and brings her remarkable and timeless story to life.
Mary: Becoming a Girl of Faithfulness - True Girl Bible Study (True Girl Bible Study)
by Dannah GreshMary wasn&’t perfect . . . but she was faithful.Mary was living the life of an ordinary girl. But all that changed when an angel came to her with an invitation to be a part of God&’s super big, ginormous plan to save the world. Sounds cool, right? Well, to be a part of God&’s big plan she had to give up her plans. And she didn&’t understand everything, but she knew it was going to be difficult. Even so, Mary said yes! Do you know why? She was faithful. In Mary, a six-week Bible study, you&’ll enter Mary&’s story and learn how you can become a girl of faithfulness. God doesn&’t need the best athletes, the most beautiful girls, or the exceptionally talented to do great things for Him. He just needs an ordinary girl who is willing to say, &“Yes.&” Mary&’s life proves to us that when a True Girl responds with faith in the moment, it brings a beautiful, forever blessing.True Girl Bible Studies feature important women from the Bible so that from their examples, we can learn what it looks like to be a True Girl. Each study is designed to help moms lead their daughters deeply into the Word of God so they can develop a steady love for Scripture. Together, moms and daughters can discover what it means to be a True Girl after God&’s own heart.
Mary: Help in Hard Times
by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé FSPDiscussing four of the Blessed Virgin's roles, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a combination of history, stories, and prayers in an approachable, practical size. Divided into three distinct sections, the book's first segment discusses four key moments of Mary's life. The second section contains personal stories of Mary's intercession, and the book closes with various Marian devotions and prayers. An added feature is the reflection questions after each section. Bringing strength to those who feel overwhelmed, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a hope-filled companion for everyone.
Marya
by Elinore KeisterVoices from the past—little things triggering memories that couldn&’t quite be put together to form a whole—confusing dreams about another time and place . . . Bonnie wanted with all her heart to find out who she was, who her parents were, where she came from. But the truth eluded her again and again. Would she ever know her real identity? Bonnie could only wait and continue to search.Follow Bonnie&’s life through her first employment, her exposure to and acceptance of Christianity, her marriage, and her children. A moving portrayal of one woman&’s search for wholeness, in a beautifully written book, that will stay with you long after you read it.
Marya
by Elinore KeisterVoices from the past—little things triggering memories that couldn&’t quite be put together to form a whole—confusing dreams about another time and place . . . Bonnie wanted with all her heart to find out who she was, who her parents were, where she came from. But the truth eluded her again and again. Would she ever know her real identity? Bonnie could only wait and continue to search.Follow Bonnie&’s life through her first employment, her exposure to and acceptance of Christianity, her marriage, and her children. A moving portrayal of one woman&’s search for wholeness, in a beautifully written book, that will stay with you long after you read it.
Maryann's Hope (The Amish Charm Bakery #4)
by Molly JebberThe pleasing warmth of fresh-baked maple cookies . . . the sweet, buttery flakiness of a raspberry jam pastry. In 1913 Ohio, the Amish Charm Bakery is beloved by locals and visiting Englischer alike. And its understanding community always provides help, healing—and new chances for love . . . Secrets devastated Maryann Harding&’s marriage to an Englischer—and took away her untrustworthy husband. Now the young Amish widow has found contentment cooking up treats at the bakery, raising her little girl, and comforting her ailing mother. And when Andrew Wittmer asks her to marry him, Maryann is over the moon with happiness that she and the kind furniture maker will put down roots in her hometown . . . Until Andrew&’s uncle becomes ill, and Andrew must permanently take over his store in a town hours away. Though she would go anywhere to be Andrew's fraa, Maryann can't abandon her mother—or the family that depends on her so much. And when she discovers Andrew harbors secrets of his own, Maryann's hard-won trust is shaken. Now, can she risk difficult choices and take a leap of faith into the loving, joyful future she longs for most?
Marzipan Bananas: And Other True Stories: Footnotes on Life and Faith
by Ed EwartWe never outgrow our appreciation for a good story, especially if it’s true! All of these stories are true in three important ways. First, they happened just as I have written them. Second, each is a snapshot of a teachable moment in my life that tattooed itself into me, got under my skin, and has colored who I am today. Finally, these stories are true because they resonate with the oldest and truest stories I know. Thousands of years ago, some grandpas began writing down their true stories of life and faith for their grandchildren. Their Bible stories are older and better than my stories, but mine are a kind of modern-day footnote to theirs. In spite of the thousands of years between us, the authors of Scripture and I believe that God speaks to us in our daily experiences. It is this grandfather’s privilege and joy to learn from what He has said and to pass it on.
María Magdalena
by Margaret GeorgeA través de la historia de María Magdalena, Margaret George narra un período clave de la Historia: el nacimiento del cristianismo. María Magdalena se caracterizó desde sus primeros años por su deseo de conocimiento, así como por sus visiones. Su encuentro con un joven profeta, Jesús, la ayudó a encontrar un sentido a su propia vida. María pasó a formar parte del círculo más cercano de Jesús, contribuyendo activamente a la forja de una nueva fe, no sin grandes sacrificios personales. Su elección, sin embargo, le obligó a renunciar a su marido y a su hija, un sacrificio que despertó toda clase de rumores que han llegado hasta nuestros días.
María of Ágreda: Mystical Lady in Blue
by Marilyn H. FedewaNews of María of Ágreda's exceptional attributes spread from her cloistered convent in seventeenth-century Ågreda (Spain) to the court in Madrid and beyond. Without leaving her village, the abbess impacted the kingdom, her church, and the New World; Spanish Hapsburg king Felipe IV sought her spiritual and political counsel for over twenty-two years. Based upon her transcendent visionary experiences, Sor María chronicled the life of Mary, mother of Jesus of Nazareth, in Mystical City of God, a work the Spanish Inquisition temporarily condemned. In America, reports emerged that she had miraculously appeared to Jumano Native Americans - a feat corroborated by witnesses in Spain, Texas, and New Mexico, where she is honored today as the legendary "Lady in Blue." Lauded in Spain as one of the most influential women in its history, and in the United States as an inspiring pioneer, Sor María's story will appeal to cultural historians and to women who have struggled for equanimity against all odds. Marilyn Fedewa's biography of this fascinating woman integrates voluminous autobiographical, historical, and literary sources published by and about María of Ágreda. With liberal access to Sor María's papal delegate in Spain and convent archives in Ágreda, Fedewa skillfully reconstructs a historical and spiritual backdrop against which Sor María's voice may be heard."Marilyn Fedewa has written a stirring portrait of María of Ágreda, a brilliant . . . remarkable player in major spiritual and secular events of [her] age." - Kenneth A. Briggs, former religion editor for the New York Times"A fascinating biography of an extraordinary woman told from the perspective of her 17th-century Spanish religious culture." - Clark A. Colahan, author of Visions of Sor María de Ágreda: Writing Knowledge and Power
Mas palabras de vida para la mujer
by ZondervanPercibe el poder de Dios en tu vida y siente inspiración, esperanza y aliento a medida que exploras la Palabra de Dios en este libro diseñado especialmente para mujeres. Esta obra combina las promesas divinas de las Escrituras con selectos pensamientos inspirados tomados de la Biblia Devocional para la Mujer de la Nueva Versión Internacional. Si la empleas en tus momentos decovionales o como referencia para alentar y orar por otros. Más Palabras de Vida para la Mujer será un tesoro para tu biblioteca particular, además de un hermoso regalo para una amistad o familiar. Otros libros de regalo muy útiles son: -Palabras de Vida para la Mujer de la Nueva Versión Internacional -Palabras de Vida para la Parejas de la Nueva Versión Internacional -Palabras de Vida para la Líderes de la Nueva Versión Internacional -Gozo para el alma de la Mujer
Masada
by Gloria D. MiklowitzIn this eloquent and powerful novel, readers meet Simon ben Eleazar, son of the Jewish leader of Masada, one of the last fortresses that remains to be taken in a war between Rome and Judea. As Simon records the relentless approach on the Roman legion, he tells the moving story of the Jews' last stand on Masada and of the most significant year of his young life.
Masada Will Not Fall Again: A Novel
by Sophie GreenspanThe mighty epic of Masada tells of Jews who preferred liberty to life itself. Their story centers on the bleak fortress of Masada in the Judean Desert after the conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Holy Temple by the Romans in 70 CE. Here, in a last stand, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes laid aside the differences that had crippled their resistance to the Romans and united in their zeal for God and country. Their leader was Eleazar ben Ya’ir, one of the great freedom fighters of Jewish history. This story brings to vivid life people who might have taken part in this great episode of Jewish history. It tells of the bridal couple, Adin and Ohada, from distant Babylonia; the winsome Urzillah from Nabatea, child of the caravan trails of the East; and Justus from Alexandria in Egypt, with his faithful wife, Sara, a convert to Judaism. Survivors from Jerusalem may well have included boys such as Iddo, of the priestly tribe; his friend and rival Aviel; and little Yitzhak, orphaned by the Romans and protected by Hannah, his grandmother and only surviving relative. Faith and courage belonged to them all—as they held a mighty Roman army at bay for three years. Even in their extremity they practiced and treasured the rites of their religion—blessing the new moon, circumcising the newborn infant, bathing in the mikveh (the ritual bath), and reciting the daily prayers. When all hope was gone they resolved to die as free men, women, and children. In turning their swords against themselves they ultimately denied victory to the Romans and the general Flavius Silva, for their memory has prevailed over that of their oppressors.