She was chosen to bear the Son of God ? but what did it cost her?
In a world ruled by men and empires, Mary of Nazareth is a quiet force of faith and courage.
From her humble beginnings to the harrowing flight to Egypt, the return to Nazareth and the agony of watching her son's crucifixion, this is her story ? told not just as a mother, but as a woman of unshakable strength.
Blending Biblical and historical details with spiritual insight, Mariam's Memoirs invites you into the heart of Mary's journey: her doubts, her devotion, and the divine mystery she carried.
Traditionally identified as Mariam in scripture and translated simply as Mary, she is known by many other names by her devotees, such as the Virgin Mary, the Blessed Mother, Madonna, Mother of Mercy, God-bearer (Theotokos), The Holy Virgin and many others.
Mariam's Memoirs, A Sword Through My Soul, takes you on a journey through the account of her holy position where the stories can be passed down to future generations.
The prophecy of Simeon in the temple "and a sword will pierce your very soul" was a declaration of pain that would accompany her throughout her life. Mariam's Memoir reveals how the sword affected her life and calling in ways that we would not have known.
Step into the sandals of the most revered woman in history ? and see her as you've never seen her before.
Chapter Titles
Chapter 1: Mother
Chapter 2: Widow
Chapter 3: Change
Chapter 4: The Appointment
Chapter 5: Waiting
Chapter 6: Preparations
Chapter 7: Kiddushin
Chapter 8: Bethlehem
Chapter 9: Nazareth
Chapter 10: Breathe
Chapter 11: New Beginnings
Chapter 12: Arrangements
Chapter 13: Synagogue
Chapter 14: Workshop
Chapter 15: Detached
Chapter 16: The Room
Chapter 17: Two Moons
Chapter 18: Visitation
Chapter 19: The Caravan
Chapter 20: Pregnant
Chapter 21: Kairos
Chapter 22: Surprise
Chapter 23: The Decision
Chapter 24: Census
Chapter 25: Arrival
Chapter 26: New Year
Chapter 27: Eight Days
Chapter 28: Forty Days
Chapter 29: Visitors
Chapter 30: Settled
Chapter 31: Innocents
Chapter 32: Return
Chapter 33: Resettled
Chapter 34: Dispute
Chapter 35: Father
Chapter 36: Passing
Chapter 37: Sent
Chapter 38: Family
Chapter 39: Pierced
Chapter 40: The Tomb
