St mary of egypt biography books

"Bonnie Thurston’s presentation of the Life of Saint Mary of Egypt combines two elements: a sparkling verse rendering of the Life, that not only retells the story but also touches the feelings in a way that highlights the importance of personal conversion.

This account of the life of St. Mary is the primary source of what we know about her.

This account of the life of St. Mary is the primary source of what we know about her.

Catholic Media Association second place award in mysticismFrom its origins in the fourth and fifth centuries, first in monastic circles and then in wider Christian communities, the story of Mary of Egypt was wildly popular.

This book provides three accounts from ancient texts on the life of Mary of Egypt - a prostitute whose whimsy led her to conversion while on pilgrimage for.

"Bonnie Thurston's, Saint Mary of Egypt, provides an engaging and thought-provoking introduction to the once popular saint whose story has faded from prominence.

$ The Life of Saint Mary of Egypt is the story of a young woman who fully abandoned herself to living in sin, not for the sake of gain but to gratify her.

This is buttressed by a preliminary summary of the plot of the Life and a review of its literary and theological characteristics. An attractive and original version of the Life that will certainly help readers to make contact with its profound spiritual meaning."

Michael Casey, OCSO

"This study of Mary of Egypt is in two parts: a poetic life and a scholarly analysis.

It is a perfect combination of art and science that offers the clearest and most compassionate study of the saint that I have read."

Joyce E. Salisbury, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

"Bonnie Thurston has produced with this her latest offering a very creative and inspiring work on the ancient Chri