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A Woman Wrapped in Silence
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Books > Spirituality > Mariology
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| Author/Artist: |
JOHN W LYNCH |
| ISBN / ID: |
9780809119059 |
| Publisher: |
Paulist Press |
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PAPERBACK |
| Price: |
AU$39.95 |
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| Description: |
A Woman Wrapped in Silence by John W. Lynch is a narrative poem that imagines the inner life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, with emotional depth and spiritual realism. Written in lyrical blank verse, the book follows Mary from childhood through the Annunciation, the birth and ministry of Jesus, and finally the agony of Calvary.
Rather than presenting Mary as distant or idealized, Lynch portrays her as profoundly human: thoughtful, fearful, courageous, and contemplative. The 'silence' of the title reflects Mary's habit of pondering suffering and mystery inwardly, especially as she witnesses her son's mission unfold.
Critics and readers have long praised the book for its poetic beauty, psychological insight, and reverent treatment of biblical events. Though written before modern biblical scholarship reshaped Marian studies, it remains valued as a spiritual classic that invites readers into meditation on the hidden emotional world of Mary. |
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