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100 1 _aSaltus, Edgar,
_d1855-1921
245 1 0 _aMary Magdalen: A Chronicle
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-05
520 _a"Mary Magdalen: A Chronicle" by Edgar Saltus is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the backdrop of ancient Israel, the book primarily focuses on the life of Mary Magdalen and her interactions with significant figures of the time, including Herod Antipas and John the Baptist, exploring themes of faith, love, and redemption amidst the socio-political turmoil of the era. The opening of the novel immerses the reader into a vibrant setting, starting with a lively scene at a circus where chariot races occur. Various characters are introduced, notably Herod Antipas, who, despite his lavish surroundings and power, grapples with insecurities and political complications. The narrative shifts between the spectacle of the races and the internal thoughts of Antipas, revealing his fixation on power and juxtaposing it against the rising presence of John the Baptist, who speaks of a coming kingdom and a transformative prophecy. Mary herself is subtly portrayed, with early hints of her significance and connection to broader spiritual themes that will continue to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiographical fiction
653 _aChristian fiction
653 _aBible. New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction
653 _aChristian women saints -- Fiction
653 _aMary Magdalene, Saint -- Fiction
653 _aPalestine -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31510
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