Mary: Images of the Mother of Jesus in Jewish and Christian Perspective

Three preeminent historians provide an ecumencial portrait of Mary by exploring the varied ways in which the mother of Jesus is perceived. Available for the first time in paperback, this edition includes a new Preface and is enhance by 48 pages of full-color illustrations, accompanied by excerpts from early Christian sources and from the Mary legend traditions. Illustrations include photographs of actual sites as well as magnificent reproductions of art inspired by Mary.