Mary
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Asch, Sholem. Translated by Leo Steinberg.
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacDonald, London, 1951
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Mary by Sholem Asch is a historical novel that presents a bold reimagining of the life of the Virgin Mary, set against the backdrop of first-century Judea. Asch constructs a vivid narrative that traces Mary’s journey from girlhood through motherhood, portraying her as a deeply human figure shaped by faith, suffering, and devotion. The novel argues for her central role not only in Christian theology but also in the sociopolitical upheavals of her time. Through richly drawn characters and dramatic scenes, Asch illustrates the tensions between Roman rule, Jewish tradition, and emerging Christian beliefs. The translation by Leo Steinberg preserves the lyrical intensity of Asch’s prose while making the story accessible to English-speaking audiences.
Author: Asch, Sholem. Translated by Leo Steinberg.
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacDonald, London, 1951
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Mary by Sholem Asch is a historical novel that presents a bold reimagining of the life of the Virgin Mary, set against the backdrop of first-century Judea. Asch constructs a vivid narrative that traces Mary’s journey from girlhood through motherhood, portraying her as a deeply human figure shaped by faith, suffering, and devotion. The novel argues for her central role not only in Christian theology but also in the sociopolitical upheavals of her time. Through richly drawn characters and dramatic scenes, Asch illustrates the tensions between Roman rule, Jewish tradition, and emerging Christian beliefs. The translation by Leo Steinberg preserves the lyrical intensity of Asch’s prose while making the story accessible to English-speaking audiences.