Anne Catherine Emmerlich (1774 - 1824) was an eminent German Roman Catholic nun who was at first refused her wishes to join the convent as she was poor and uneducated. She was a mystic and had the marks of stigmata and lived alone in a tiny shack. There was controversy as to whether she bore the true marks of the crucifixion on her body and she was assisted in the writing and translation by Bretano, a matter than was questioned as to its authenticity.
Emmerich was a visionary of the life of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Women were only briefly mentioned in the New Testament and much of their life is unrecorded, so this gives a highly possible understanding of a women of Mary's time.
This book describes Mary's ancestry, her early life and annunciation, her life with Joseph, meeting with Elizabeth, the delivery of Jesus, the presentation in the temple, the flight into Egypt, the crucifixion and death of her son, Jesus. There is a lot of highly credible information provided, including the extended family of Mary. It gives a deep insight into the time of Jesus.
This is highly a readable and convincing study. The expansion of the lives of women in the Bible is a very popular modern genre. Enjoyable and recommended.
Review by Wendy Stokes. https://Wendystokes.co.uk
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