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Book Review: The Female Disciples of Jesus
Author: Paul De Marco Published: 2021 (first edition 2017) 123 pages Genre: Non-fiction, Catholic Saints There is very little online about the author, Paul De Marco. He describes himself on Amazon as having a science background an d a deep interest in Christianity. Amazon Blurb: The female disciples of Jesus have largely been forgotten by historians and yet they played a crucial role in establishing the early Church despite living in a patriarchal society which was oppres

Elaine R Kelly
Nov 1, 20213 min read
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Where Does the Bible say Women are Equal to Men?
Check these Bible references endorsing full equal freedoms regardless of gender. Egalitarian Christians encourage mutuality amog believers.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 27, 20216 min read
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Art of Mary of Clopas in Emmaus
Clopas may have been with his wife when the risen Jesus appeared to them on the road to Emmaus. Art impacts our view of who was with Clopas.

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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Mary of Clopas: The Other Disciple on the Road
Was Mary of Clopas the other disciple with Clopas on the road to Emmaus, one of the first witnesses to the risen Jesus? Does art inform us?

Elaine R Kelly
Oct 21, 20215 min read
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Movie Review: Mary Magdalene (2018 Movie)
Mary Magdalene Director: Garth Davis Producers: Iain Canning, Emilie Sherman, Liz Watts Starring: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix Release date: 2018 (UK) 2019 (US) Genre: Biblical Fiction; Historical fiction, Christian history Media Review: I am reflecting on some of the books and media I have reviewed as part of my research into the various views of the life and times of Jesus and his followers. Mary Magdalene is a two-hour movie available on Amazon Prime, Netflix, and cli

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 26, 20214 min read
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Mary, mother of Jesus: Landowner?
Mary the mother of Jesus and Mary of Clopas: were they sisters in law? How did they survive financially?

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Follow the Money! Where did women get funds to support Jesus from their personal means?
The Bible tells us that women supported Jesus from their personal means. Let's look at ancient inheritance and property ownership rights of women, and how women may have become the financial supporters of Jesus' ministry. Canadian money The ancient Israelites started with a law that landholdings would only pass from father to son. If a man died without a will, the first-born son succeeded in the control of the family property. Where there was no son, the man could appoin

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 20, 20214 min read
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Book Review: The Magdalene Gospel: Meeting the Women who Followed Jesus
Book Review: The Magdalene Gospel presents short fictional reflections from women who knew Jesus.

Elaine R Kelly
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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How Many Women are in the Gospels?
How many women are in the Gospels? 35. Meet all of them in the biblical fiction Forgotten Followers from Broken to Bold Book 1

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 18, 20216 min read
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Book Review: Two Women of Galilee - asking Mary to intercede
Media Review: I am reviewing some of the books and articles I have read, and videos and movies I have watched, as part of my research for my upcoming novel, which is set in the time of Jesus and his followers. Two Women of Galilee: Joanna seeks healing by contacting Jesus' mother Mary Author: Mary Rourke, a journalist who has written about religion and the arts, has master’s degrees in religion and art history. This is her first novel. Published: 2006 by Mira Two women of

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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Book Review: The story of Mary, mother of Jesus, as a Disciple
Media Review: I am reviewing some of the books and articles I have read, and videos and movies I have watched, as part of my research for my upcoming novel, which is set in the time of Jesus and his followers. Come to Me Author: Laura J. Davis https://www.laurajdavis.com/ This is the author’s only Biblical fiction; she also has published biblical study books and devotionals. Her website states her purpose is to help readers grow in their relationship with the Lord. Published

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 9, 20214 min read
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Cast of Characters: Twelve women disciples, patrons, and apostles (Mary of Clopas, Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, Martha & Mary, Joanna, Susannah, and more)
Get to know twelve women who were disciples, patrons, and apostles of Jesus, and biblical references and traditions about them. They come to life in my fiction: Forgotten Followers: From Broken to Bold

Elaine R Kelly
Aug 4, 202123 min read
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