A Girl Named Mary tells
the story of Mary, the Mother of Jesus as a young girl. Though she has a much
older sister, she’s raised as an only child. Her cousin, Rebekka, is her closet
friend and confidant. Together they grow and learn how to maneuver in a culture
that is steeped in tradition. One that looks backward instead of forward for
solutions to problems. Mary cares about others, helps the sick and
disadvantaged and is a voice, albeit a young voice, for women.
At twelve, Mary was betrothed to an
older man who had sons her age. She resisted this arrangement strongly. She
argued with her parents against the betrothal with every bit of logic and
strength she had but found this tradition beyond her ability to fight. The
marriage took place and she was rewarded by the birth of a beautiful baby boy,
Jesus.
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