Showing Mary

At the suggestion of author, Dr. Renita Weems, (yes, she's just that accessible to readers), our Bible study group based in the Middle East selected Showing Mary. Although Weems assumes a womanist approach usually geared towards an African American female audience, our Christian women's study group was diverse ethnically, racially, linguistically, in country of origin, and age found the text inclusionary that speaks to the experience of all women. Most importantly, we LOVED this paradigm-changing and thought-provoking book. Indeed, you realize that although Weems is a renowned Biblical scholar with the revelations she presented, you also find the book very accessible to all readers at varying levels in their walk with Christ. Nearing the end of the book and group study, I felt like I was saying goodbye to an old friend (an Elizabeth) who had shown me ways to be encouraged and to encourage others through life's journey. GREAT READ---YOU'LL LOVE IT. Praise God for the gifts He's given Renita and to all of us.

Rev. Weems has written wonderfully, and expressed simply, the impact women have on the lives of other women. At any given moment, we may be either "Mary" or "Elizabeth." I found my chapter(s) and rejoiced with each page that God had brought women (elders and lil' sisters) into my life to teach me and be taught by me. I recommend "Showing Mary" to every woman--regardless of your ethnicity, denomination or generation; but ESPECIALLY those who may have thought you "missed the boat," or were "sailing alone." Thank you, Renita, and thank you "Elizabeth" for sharing this treasure with me. With much love...."Mary"