1. Mary Magdalene
    Diana Wallis Taylor
    Revell / 2012 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Faye
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent Biblical
    July 15, 2012
    Faye
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    A stunning book that brings the life of Jesus alive through the eyes of one of His most faithful followers.

    Mary is kidnapped as a young child, and sees her beloved father almost die before her eyes. Nightmares haught her of that day, and voices tell her that she is not good enough to live, that she holds others back. All she wants, is to be free. What kind of life can she have? What about love, or most importantly of all who will refresh her tired soul?

    Ms. Taylor tells the story of Mary Magdalene in a fresh, riveting, way that touches the heart. In this book I got to see Mary Magdalene in a different way and get to see a glimpse of what her life might have been like. I think that Ms. Taylor did a fantastic job of bringing her to life, and I thought she handled the portraying of Jesus perfectly, sticking very, very close to the Scriptures.

    I really liked how this tale imagined what Mary life might have been like before she met Jesus. And I thought that Nathan was a wonderful man, and I loved that even though he was a good man, he was still human.

    Overall, this book is probably the best Biblical fiction I have ever read! I was intrigued from the very first page, and found it to be a very fast read. I loved how much the Bible was quoted exactly and how well researched this book was! This is one of those books that I approached not erally knowing what to expect or how much I would like it, and then I gave it a shot and I was a goner. I loved this book!

    "Available June 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group."

    I received this book from the publusher in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!
  2. alwaysreading
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    February 5, 2014
    alwaysreading
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Mary Magdalene is an impressive account of a woman that lived for years under demonic influences. As a child Mary endures a traumatic event that leads her to suffer horrific nightmares, unbearable headaches, and voices in her head. Just when she is resigned to living alone Mary is finally married to Nathan, a childhood friend. All seems well for the couple until Mary slowly begins to deteriorate and Nathan is forced to lock her away. After years of trying to find a cure for her, Nathan is at the brink of despair when he learns about a Rabbi who is preforming unbelievable miracles. After her encounter with Jesus Mary returns home only to become a widow soon after. Mary is compelled to follow Jesus as he completes his ministry. She is there at the cross, she is there at the tomb, she is there with the disciples after Jesus's death and she is there when he appears to his disciples in his resurrected body.

    The account of Mary's healing found tears in my eyes, because it really reminded me of just how much Jesus loves us and even though Mary had to suffer for years, God's timing is perfect and her healing came at just the right time.

    I was completely captivated with this story. It was amazing. The author took a person that scripture tells so little about and created a complete story of this woman. The descriptions of the Mount of Olives and Jerusalem were inspired. For anyone who love biblical fiction this is a must read. If you are looking for something new, this is also for you.
  3. Booklover10
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great story of Mary Magdalene
    June 25, 2012
    Booklover10
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I had read and reviewed Mrs. Taylor's book on Martha and really enjoyed that book. That was really one of the first biblical fiction books that I had ever read. It was different for me to stop and put myself in a well-known lady's shoes and add thoughts to her story.

    Mary Magdalene is probably one of the most well-known ladies in the Bible and she has quite a range of views when people try to portray her. That's not what's important, though. The fact is that Mary Magdalene was a woman who followed after Jesus and followed Him to the foot of the cross. She wasn't perfect by any means. Throughout this book, Mrs. Taylor shares a nickname of hers, an ailment that she lived with and needed healing from, and shares her devotion to Jesus.

    As with all biblical fiction, I feel like I need to say that this is not the exact Bible story, but it definitely follows the biblical text. However, as I'm sure you would figure out, since it is a fiction book, liberties are taken when it comes to the thoughts of the characters. I would suggest you read the biblical account first as a background and then grab this book along with it.

    Mrs. Taylor did a wonderful job, in my opinion, of making her reader want to go back and read the biblical account of Mary Magdalene and her role in history. Another great book of biblical fiction, in my view.

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    I received this book free from Revell Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.
  4. sunny island breezes
    a sunny island
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    June 25, 2012
    sunny island breezes
    a sunny island
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Diana Wallis Taylor has written a beautiful story of Mary of Magdala and of our Messiah.

    Mary's life was a tragic one for years until Jesus touched her life.

    When Mary's life was once again filled with grief, where else could she turn, but to Jesus.

    I look forward to this author's next book.

    Warning: If you don't have that box of tissues nearby, you'll have tear drops on your pages.
  5. THE SELF TAUGHT COOK
    DAVENPORT, FL
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    ENLIGHTENED STUDY OF MARY MAGDALENE
    June 23, 2012
    THE SELF TAUGHT COOK
    DAVENPORT, FL
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Mary of Magdala, the only daughter of a successful boatbuilder in Galilee, begins to experience horrible nightmares, suffer seizures, and hear voices after being subjected to a traumatic experience. Everyone in her village thinks she is crazy, or worse, demon-possessed. There seems to be no hope until a new teacher, a perhaps the Messiah, comes to town, and then everything about Mary's life is changed.

    Mary Magdalene is one of the most misunderstood and misaligned characters in Biblical history. She has been portrayed as a prostitute, and even worse, as either the wife or lover of Jesus. Ms. Taylor has managed to tell the true story, while in a fictionalized form. The novel was very enjoyable and there was nothing objectionable or contrary to Scripture. This was definitely worth 5 stars.

    *Available June 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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