{"product_id":"marys-secret-gospel-early-christian-writers-9781804217610","title":"Mary's Secret Gospel: Apocryphal Writings on the Mother of Jesus-Lost Texts Beyond the New Testament (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the Virgin Mary's story extended into miraculous infancy tales, temple upbringings, and a mysterious final departure-found only in lesser-known gospels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollected here in a modern format, these texts include the Protoevangelium of James, emphasizing Mary's consecration in the temple; the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, depicting Jesus' childhood wonders; and Dormition accounts detailing her peaceful end. Together, they reveal the reverence and devotion early Christians had for the mother of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Texts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtoevangelium of James\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mary's birth, childhood, and betrothal to Joseph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfancy Gospel of Thomas \u0026amp; Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew\u003c\/strong\u003e - Stories of young Jesus and Mary's role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormition\/Assumption Texts\u003c\/strong\u003e - Accounts of Mary's final days and assumption into heaven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitus Mariae\u003c\/strong\u003e - Later traditions surrounding her departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover Inside: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMary's Sanctified Childhood\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dramatic origins and unique temple service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate Family Vignettes\u003c\/strong\u003e - How Mary guided Jesus in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Marian Devotion\u003c\/strong\u003e - See how these stories fueled centuries of veneration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative Continuity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bridge the gap between canonical Gospels and later church tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonor the hidden chapters of Mary's legacy. Let these apocryphal gospels deepen your appreciation for her faith, grace, and vital role in salvation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Early Christian Writers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1804217611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781804217610\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Early Christian Writers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447074238719,"sku":"9781804217610","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cbc60d79-9c4d-42e3-8902-04097a28fffc.jpg?v=1777228643","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marys-secret-gospel-early-christian-writers-9781804217610","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}