Mary is one of the most revered women in history, but she was an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way that women still do today. Readers are sure to gain a new appreciation of the familiar story through Francine's signature style. A study on the biblical text is included for personal or group study.
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"This is one of 5 books by Francine Rivers about women in the bible. The passion she brought out for these remarkable women of the bible is amazing. Very little is really said about many folks of these times. Taking that info Miss. Rivers paints a picture of what life "might" have been like for them as well as what they might have gone through. Well done and compelling enough to make you think."
— mark (5 out of 5 stars)
“Brings the mother of Jesus to life in a compassionate, non-melodramatic style. Though the story is historical, readers will find the simplicity and experiences in the book relevant for any generation…Readers will find this book worth reading more than once, and definitely a great gift idea.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" I did not like the way Mary was portrayed in this book. She was very pushy and worried a lot more than I believe the real Mary did. In the bible Mary had great faith. "
— Loretta, 4/15/2017Francine Rivers published a number of novels in the general romance market until 1993, when she released her first book in the Christian book market. The Mark of the Lion series has sold half a million copies, and her total book sales are over one million. Since then all of her books have all been bestsellers. She has won numerous awards and was named to the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1997.
James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.