The lost Mary : rediscovering the mother of Jesus / James D. Tabor.
| Author/creator | Tabor, James D., 1946- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First hardcover edition. |
| Publication | New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xii, 219 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Timeline of major events and figures -- Palestine in the time of Jesus -- Jerusalem in the time of Jesus -- Finding the lost Mary -- Two thousand crucifixions -- The forgotten city of Sepphoris -- Game of thrones -- That other king of the Jews -- Mary's secret -- Doubly royal -- Mary in Jerusalem -- How Mary was lost -- Mary's message, then and now. |
| Abstract | "A deep dive into the life of history's "best known, least known" woman, the Virgin Mary, tracking how her story was changed and lost over the centuries. In the first century AD, a widowed Jewish woman raised eight children during a brutal Roman occupation of her homeland, instilling into them the lessons she'd learned from growing up under extreme violence barely twenty years before. Some of her sons would go on to proselytize based on what she'd taught; her eldest would face persecution, crucifixion, and, after his death, be known to the world as Jesus Christ. But everyone knows Jesus. What do we know about Mary? Anchoring itself firmly in the "messianic game of thrones" employed by Herod the Great and turbulence of Roman rule, The Lost Mary presents a detailed account of the influences shaping Mary's life, and, by extension, the lives she touched. With precision and expertise, Dr. Tabor breathes life into a woman who remains well-known but unseen, exploring her upbringing and marriage, and presents a compelling case for understanding her not as the saintly mother of a prophet, but as the influential foremother of a movement. Working with snippets from the Bible and primary writings from the period, and drawing on his long academic career, Dr. Tabor pieces together a spellbinding composite of Christianity's forgotten founder: A girl from a wealthy and well-pedigreed family in the cosmopolitan city of Sepphoris. A fierce and devoted mother who instilled her beliefs into her sons. A woman whose accomplishments were lost to theological dogma and time, but, guided by this groundbreaking work, may once again be imagined as something more"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | Tabor explores the historical life of Mary, mother of Jesus, and examines how her story evolved over time. Drawing on biblical texts, primary sources, and historical context, the author reconstructs Mary's background, family, and influence within first-century Judea under Roman rule. The work presents Mary as a significant figure in early Christianity, emphasizing her role beyond traditional theological portrayals. Intended for readers interested in religious history, biblical studies, and cultural analysis. |
| General note | "A Borzoi book." -- title page verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-206) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Tabor, James D., 1946- Lost Mary New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2025 9781101947852 |
| Genre/form | Religious materials. |
| Genre/form | Matériel religieux. |
| LCCN | 2024035300 |
| ISBN | 9781101947845 |
| ISBN | 1101947845 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |
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