I am starting this thread to ask the author of this book to give us some insights on her book…
So Christine, tell me… I went to your website and read a little bit, but what do you as the author want us to know about your book?
Blest One,
Thank you so much for the opportunity! Woman Redeemed is the culmination of 5 years of research on Mary Magdalene and the culture of women in the first century C.E. It is a book that celebrates the community of women who shared life’s struggles, hopes, loves, support, and faith. It is about the women who followed Jesus as well as the multi-cultural world that Jesus was born into.
In Woman Redeemed, we follow Mary Magdalene as she tries to find fulfillment in the worldly “treasures” of wealth, wine, men, and luxury…as Jesus continually calls her to Him, she finally hears, comes to confess her sins, joins His group, and is redeemed.
It is not another argument for whom Mary Magdalene is…rather, Mary Magdalene is an “everywoman” who once again stands as a pillar of hope and redemption.
Who am I to have written this? I have been a Catholic all of my life studying the Bible and its history at the University of San Diego. While I taught literature for 12 years at both Catholic and public schools, I continued my study, receiving a Certificate of Youth Ministry from the Archdiocese of Denver and serving as a youth minister at my local parish. Presently, I attend classes through the Biblical School and the Lanteri Spirituality Center when I am able, as well as serve as Lector.
In preparation for this novel, I researched and remain historically accurate to both Roman and Jewish records as far as places, events, practices, policies, traditions, etc.; I also drew from texts that are embraced by the Jewish and Catholic faiths but rejected by the Protestants, and those texts embraced by the Protestants and rejected by us, Catholics; I referenced legends stemming from Pagan tradition and even those recently discovered texts that no one knows what to do with yet. Further, my dear friend and spiritual guide, Monsignor Schroeder, Vicar of Clergy, now retired, edited the novel and helped with much of the geography of the area.
I hope that was not too much, however, if you’d still like more - visit
www.womanredeemednovel.com. I have spoken at Barnes and Noble, an Episcopal Church, book clubs, have radio interviews, etc. and am waiting to hear from Catholic groups such as ENDOW, Women of Grace, etc…
Thank you again and if there are any questions…I am open to answering anything
Christine Blake
ps- It’s available on
amazon.com,
barnesandnoble.com,
target.com, and others that are listed on my website…
