Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary of Nazareth

"The mother of all books on Mary, Mother of Jesus." Most people agree that Mary of Nazareth was an actual historical figure. But how did this average Jewish girl become the woman that Christians the world over adoreand call the Mother of God? This fascinating guide explores Mary in Scripture, Mary in tradition, and Mary today; Marys links to the Earth Mother and the Buddhist Kwan-Yin; Mary apparitions and shrines throughout the world; and Mary in art, music, and literature.Scaperlanda, Maria Ruiz is the author of 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary of Nazareth ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781592574827 and ISBN 1592574823.