She does not like the men, even though they do take care of her needs. Two of Jesus’ followers visit Mary regularly to discuss the events of the crucifixion. When Mary learns that the men who followed Jesus believe that he died to redeem the world, she tells them that she believes the world is not worth the sacrifice. As Mary tries to come to terms with her own grief and regrets, she still lives with the fear that she will be killed because of her son’s actions. Mary’s story is written in the months after the crucifixion when Jesus’ followers are questioning her for information to write stories of Jesus’ life and death. As such, page numbers could vary on different devices.Ĭolm Tóibín’s novel The Testament of Mary gives a gut-wrenching look at the crucifixion of Jesus from the fictional viewpoint of Mary, his mother. NOTE: All citations refer to the Kindle version of The Testament of Mary.
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