Mary Magdalene begins her account as a young woman in first-century Palestine, navigating the expectations placed on her in a world where women have few choices. When she encounters Jesus of Nazareth, her life transforms completely. She joins his inner circle of disciples, traveling with them and witnessing his teachings firsthand. Mary faces skepticism from other followers who question a woman's place among the disciples. She struggles with her growing understanding of Jesus's divine nature and her own role in spreading his message. After the crucifixion devastates the group, Mary becomes the first person to see the risen Christ. He charges her with telling the other disciples about his resurrection, giving her the title "Apostle to the Apostles." Mary must find the courage to convince the male disciples of what she witnessed, knowing many will doubt her testimony. Through her eyes, readers experience the birth of Christianity and one woman's central role in its founding story.
Genres: christian-fiction, historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: First-Century Palestine
Period: First Century
796 pages · Hardcover