The myth and the cult of the Virgin Mary - a piece of fascinating scholarly historical research which is also highly readable. Taking the various attributes in turn - Virgin, Queen, Mother etc. - and following their development through the ages, Warner raises thought-provoking questions about what is desired in the idealised woman, without succumbing to the temptation of drawing immoderately feminist conclusions. Packed with information on art, literature, music as well as theology.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 4 July 2000 ) |
