Mariamne, a young girl from Magdala who knows little of the world, grows up to learn how to escape to the spirit world and control her fate before becoming the close follower of Jesus Christ known as Mary Magdalene.
Text, pictures, photographs, and maps present the history of the Jews in Judea from the reign of Herod the Great through the governance of Pontius Pilate to the destruction of the Temple and the siege at Masada.
In first-century Jerusalem, twelve-year-old Elhanan seeks healing for his blind friend Amplias from Jesus, the Nazarene, so that Elhanan can either expose him as an imposter or confirm his ability, in the hopes of helping his ailing mother.
the Jewish background and unique teaching of Jesus
Tambasco, Anthony J
1983
In the Days of Jesus fills a need for college classes and adult readers who have not yet been introduced to modern biblical scholarship, but who have limited time at their disposal to learn to read the gospels in their historical context. Written in easy, fluent style, the book tells the story of the Jewish context for the life of Jesus and for the community's accounts of him.
Relates events from the life of a girl who would grow up to be a close follower of Jesus Christ, interspersed with stories of the Apostle Matthew. Includes author's note distinguishing what Scripture says of Mary Magdalene from later traditions.
Draws on biblical and historical resources to offer a comprehensive overview of the major and minor figures from Jesus' era, including religious figures, political leaders, and other notable men and women.
Text, pictures, photographs, and maps present the history of the Jews under Herod and Pontius Pilate, until the destruction of the Temple and the end of Judea.
