Magdalene
I finished Magdalene by Angela Elwell Hunt today. As I read the last chapter, Josiah crawled up on my lap and touched my face and said, “Mommy, why are you crying?” and then gave me a hug, which made me cry even harder. You’ll have to read the book to know why my son hugging me would have that effect.
The author has done an incredible job of putting the reader in the Holy Land at the time of Jesus. She must have done tremendous amounts of research to have been able to incorporate so many details about their customs and daily life.
We don’t know much about Mary Magdalene. According to the Bible, she had seven demons cast out of her and was among the women who traveled with Jesus. Ms. Hunt has taken what the Bible tells us and has expanded it into an engrossing story of a woman who is human and who we can relate with.
But this book is more than just a biblically-themed novel. It graphically illustrates the cost of carrying bitterness and unforgiveness in our hearts. It shows that we, as believers, still have a choice to make every day: obedience or defiance. As I read about Myriam dealing with the consequences of her choices, I was reminded of the choices I make every day and how they effect not only me but everyone I touch. This book is a must-read.
Love your new site! Sorry it took me a few weeks to get here… life is crazy around here. I wanted to ask how the pain is… I have been suffering from lots of pain for the past year, and have tons of allergies (including to penicillins)… recently my mom forced me to take Glucosamine (with Chondroites) and believe it or not, I now don’t need ibuprofen anymore (and I used to take huge amounts every day). I don’t know if it would help you, but it’s a natural remedy… now I take 1 with every meal and it is amazing.
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April 22nd, 2006 at 10:04 pmLisa – thanks for the suggestion. Most of the pain is headache, so I’m not sure glucosamine would help – isn’t it for joints? I am having some back pain, though, so maybe I should give it a try!
April 23rd, 2006 at 7:59 amI love Angela Hunt’s books. I hadn’t heard of this one though, so I look forward to reading it. Did you read her series about Joseph? I think the first is called Dreamers. It’s very good, too.
I just found your site through Perri’s blog. I like what I’ve read so far!
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April 23rd, 2006 at 5:06 pmNice to meet you, Teresa! And yes, I did read Dreamers years ago, but I don’t think I read the whole series. I really liked The Immortal and The Canopy. My daughter is reading the first of her Nicki Holland mystery series for young girls.
April 23rd, 2006 at 5:24 pm