Krishna Rose

This was an interesting book. As a deconstructing 65 year old christian, who spent many years in serious bible study and felt I was a well informend believer. I was courious as to what this author had to say about Mary Magdalene. I found the beginning of the book very interesting. I had lots of passages underlined and post-it notes throughout. I am very open to the version of what we have been tought for hundreds of years is not truly fact but a creation of the church for control. I agreed with a lot of what the author was presenting as what Jesus was trying to teach. I began to loose interest as the author was having Mary experience experencing going to hell etc. I did stop reading at this point because at the point I am in, in my deconstruction I no longer believe in hell or demons so this part did not resonate with where I am. I applaud what the author was writing about and encourage anyone courious in this therory that Jesus and Mary were a couple to try this book. The writing was very intersesting and kept me wanting to read more. Thank you to the publisher and Library Thing for the opportunity to check this book out.… (mere)

Woman in Red: Magdalene Speaks by Krishna Rose is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. I also researched some of the same aspects listed in this book off and on for a few years. The author researched for 25 years! I came up with some of the same ideas.
This book is not a religious book although it does describe the teachings of Jesus (Jesus) but not in a religious way. If that makes sense. I am atheist and I think everyone, religious or not, will enjoy this! The book starts as Jesu is dying on the cross. Yep, get tissues ready! This takes you into a world where it feels like you are really there due to the skillful writing.
She to this writing, we learn how women are treated, laws, the various religious beliefs, all about the soldiers, wedding ceremonies, funeral ceremonies, and so many more! Great world building!
This book's characters revolve around Jesu, Mary Magdalene, Jesu's mother Mary, their immediate families, and disciplines.
I only had one day to read this, I got it from NetGalley and then count out it was due so soon! Yikes! I read fast but this is one of those books I wanted to linger on, highlight, think through. There is a lot is wonderful lines in here. Great for introspective thoughts. May have to break down and but it. I
The first 80% of the book I loved! It was intriguing, enjoyable, enlightening, and fascinating. The last 20% was not as interesting to me at all. It may have been the subject matter. Won't share and spoil for other because they may like it. That's why I have it a 4 star and not a 5! Still wonderful! Get the book!
Love the cover! Wow!… (mere)