Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and Cult of the Virgin Mary

Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and Cult of the Virgin Mary
ISBN-10
0099284499
ISBN-13
9780099284499
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Vintage Books USA
Author
Marina Warner

Description

"Marina Warner begins with the gospels, noting the slight allusions to Mary, and the curious confusions between the two women of that name. She points out the falsities, fables and manifest fabrications that have shaped mariolatry. This intriguing and intelligent book is an attempt to explain the origins, growth, appeal and persistence of the Virgin's cult. The narrative is a rich, allusive tapestry set in a framework of theological commentary." -New Society

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