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The ancient world and its politics come to life through the eyes of a young Jewish woman, Mary of Nazareth Miriam–also known as Mary–was born into a Palestine oppressed by Herod the Great; she is accustomed to living with uncertainty and unrest. But when her beloved father is wrongly... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Miriam (named Mary by the Romans): Young Jewish woman growing up in Nazareth, the daughter of a carpenter
- Joachim: Miriam's father. Anger caused him to be sentenced to crucifiction, but Miriam arranged to have him rescued from the cross.
- Barrabas: Young thief who loved Miriam and arranged for Joachim's rescue
- Obadiah: Young, poor, a sort of gang member. Miriam loved him. He helped Barrabas to rescue Joachim from his cross.
- Joseph of Aramathea: A man of learning, a healer, a good friend of Miriam and Joachim.
- Miriamne (also named Mary by the Romans) from Magdala: Probably Mary Magdalene; a daughter of a good friend of Joseph of Aramathea. The two Marys were almost like sisters; one serious (Miriam), the other (Miriamne) light-hearted.
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Authors & Contributors
- Marek Halter (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Jean-Marie Perier (Photographer) - Author's photograph
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