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by A. Stewart (Alexander Stewart) Walsh
A vivid portrait of Mary emerges from the pages, blending solid historical detail with the cherished traditions that have surrounded her for centuries. The narrative invites listeners into the intimate moments of her life—her humble beginnings, the astonishing announcement of her divine role, and the quiet strength she displayed amid the turmoil of her era. By weaving fact and reverence, the book paints her not merely as a biblical figure but as a timeless exemplar of grace, courage, and influence.
The author’s prose is both lyrical and accessible, offering meditative reflections on the nurturing power that women bring to the world. Themes of compassion, service to the sick and poor, and the subtle yet profound ways a single life can shape history resonate throughout. Listeners seeking a thoughtful, spiritually rich exploration of Mary’s legacy will find this work both inspiring and deeply moving.
Full title
Mary: The Queen of the House of David and Mother of Jesus The Story of Her Life
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (909K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1841–1918
Best known for a single ambitious 1889 novel about the life of Mary, this little-known 19th-century writer approached religious storytelling with the sweep of historical fiction. Even with few biographical details surviving online, his work has remained in circulation through libraries, reprints, and Project Gutenberg.
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