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Kara Babcock
Jul 23, 2009 rated it did non similar it
I never idea this twenty-four hours would come up. Ladies and gentlemen, I have found a book that rivals The Art Thief for the championship of "Worst Book I Have Ever Read [and Finished:]." What begins equally innocuous conspiracy-orientated historical fiction ends upwardly becoming a delusional and boring dissertation on the "truth" backside Mary Magdalene.

Conspiracy theories attract us because they entreatment to our innate need for social club and relationships; they draw connections amongst disparate elements of social club and history. It'south

I never thought this day would come. Ladies and gentlemen, I have constitute a volume that rivals The Fine art Thief for the title of "Worst Volume I Have E'er Read [and Finished:]." What begins equally innocuous conspiracy-orientated historical fiction ends upwards condign a delusional and boring dissertation on the "truth" behind Mary Magdalene.

Conspiracy theories attract usa considering they appeal to our innate need for order and relationships; they depict connections amongst disparate elements of society and history. Information technology's no wonder, then, that the historical fiction market is flooded with novels expounding every possible permutation of every possible conspiracy theory. Existence a popular religion, Christianity draws more than than its fair share of those theories. And zero is more than pop than an account of what "really" happened two k years ago at the dawn of Christianity.

The Expected One actually isn't that bad at first. Maureen Paschal begins experiencing visions of Mary Magdalene and investigates them with her journalistic abilities. Before long she'south in the middle of 1 of the oldest conspiracies, the focal point of a conflict between two rival secret societies, the heir to Mary Magdalene. It all sounds intriguing, which is part of the reason the volume is so disappointing. Information technology sets the bar high and then fails to meet expectations.

Equally with many conspiracy novels, The Expected 1 falls victim to the temptation to brand every grapheme a part of the conspiracy. In fact, I don't think we come across i "innocent" person in this entire book; even Maureen's best friend and closest confidante are both "in the know" before Maureen herself becomes involved! When everyone has an bending, it's difficult for the protagonist to affirm herself. As a character and a heroine, Maureen suffers as a result--she'due south used by the various parties involved in this conspiracy. I never felt like Maureen had whatever input or any control over what was happening.

Once she uncovers Mary Magdalene'south lost gospel, McGowan begins including capacity told from the perspective of Magdalene, specifically regarding her matrimony to John the Baptist and and so Christ'due south crucifixion. At least The Betrayal established the dual time period setting from the first. While I realize there's a reason for the sudden new narrator in the narrative itself, information technology is withal a bit jarring.

Beyond the revelation of Magdalene's gospel, nevertheless, there'south very footling in The Expected One. The all-time affair I can say about it is that Maureen definitely changed, then she'south dynamic; I'll give McGowan that. Otherwise, nothing in the modern day world seems to change with the discovery of Mary Magdalene's own perspective on Christ. While I realize that this is just "volume ane" of what volition obviously be a serial (next upwardly: finding the gospel of Jesus himself!), the lack of any meaningful consequences in this book left me unfulfilled.

I finished the book nonetheless and then, as always, read the writer's afterword. This normally consists of notes regarding the historicity of the events in the book--what's real and what isn't. Warning sirens went off when I read this:

I began to feel a series of haunting, recurring dreams that centered on the events and characters of the Passion. Unexplainable occurrences, like those that Maureen experiences.... I would come up to understand that most of my life had been lived in grooming for this specific journeying of discovery.... The ultimate shock came with the revelation that my ain birth date was the discipline of a prophecy related to Mary Magdalene and her descendants ... many of my protagonist's adventures and virtually all of her supernatural encounters are based in my ain life experiences.

That'southward right: this novel is semi-autobiographical, which makes Maureen a Catechism Mary Sue. It gets worse:

I must be circumspect near the chief source of the new information presented here for reasons of security, but I will say this: The content of the gospel of Mary Magdalene as I interpret it here is taken from previously undisclosed source fabric. Information technology has never been released to the public earlier.

In my demand to protect the sacred nature of this information and those who hold it, I had no choice just to write this, and the subsequent books in this series, equally fiction.

Reading this only made me shudder, because it feels so self-righteous and ... earnest. I'd much rather have an author just tell me, "Well, most of this is fabricated up," or, "This is historically accurate, co-ordinate to these non-mainstream sources: [list here:]." But no, McGowan feels the need to extrude the conspiracy in her book into existent life, and it all gets way too meta for me....

Lest you recall I'one thousand panning this book solely considering I'm leery of its author's proclamations, let me cease my review by returning to criticism of the book itself. If The Expected One were truly fascinating, if information technology presented McGowan'southward ... "experiences" in a suitably satisfying story, so I'd exist OK with it. Instead, The Expected 1 is empty; the story, its inspiration aside, is poorly written. A good book should appeal to the reader even if he or she disagrees with its themes. The reader should exist entertained by the quality of its writing and its story. When a volume becomes limited to an audition of approval, there'southward something wrong.

I need to brainstorm listening to my library instincts more. When I picked this book up off the New Books shelf, a little tingle warned me I should put information technology back. I ignored information technology, and await at what happened. The unfortunate drawback to my goal of being less picky about what books I read is that occasionally bad books become by my defences.

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Lori
Apr 02, 2008 rated it it was amazing
The Expected One challenges what we retrieve we know of the life and times of Jesus Christ & Mary Magdalene, in a modern conspiratorial form, but lacking the false sense of mystery and overwrought crypticism of such tales equally the Davinci Lawmaking. It has excerpts from the Gospel of Mary Magdalene and really gives a loving and honored sense of the day to day rituals and life of biblical times. It likewise recounts several people and tales from the Bible that never sat correct with me as a kid, and having rea The Expected One challenges what nosotros think nosotros know of the life and times of Jesus Christ & Mary Magdalene, in a modern conspiratorial form, but lacking the false sense of mystery and overwrought crypticism of such tales equally the Davinci Lawmaking. It has excerpts from the Gospel of Mary Magdalene and really gives a loving and honored sense of the day to day rituals and life of biblical times. It also recounts several people and tales from the Bible that never sat correct with me as a child, and having read these versions of events at present, i discover great peace and clarity about these moments in history, which were and then distorted by politics, religious domination, and the hatred and misunderstanding toward swell women of all times and eras.
I salute the Author, Kathleen McGowan, with my highest praise and admiration for writing what should be considered an heart-opening and life altering read amongst anyone who truly believes in the power of the female person, the kingdom of god, and the ability for love to truly exist the utmost healing & nowadays power in the universe. May you all have a chance to read this fine tale....
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Lessil Richards
Truly amazing read. I am a published author myself. This novel made me feel like an apprentice in comparison. I read and re-read at least xxx of the poor ratings on this book and am flabbergasted at the reaction and review others gave of this volume. I am religious and spiritual, only I pride myself on existence open minded too. My just conclusions I can draw from the one star reviews is that some people may non exist open up minded. Perhaps they are brain washed. I really practice not intend to add to the con Truly amazing read. I am a published author myself. This novel made me experience like an amateur in comparison. I read and re-read at least thirty of the poor ratings on this volume and am flabbergasted at the reaction and review others gave of this book. I am religious and spiritual, merely I pride myself on beingness open minded as well. My merely conclusions I can draw from the one star reviews is that some people may non be open minded. Mayhap they are brain done. I really do non intend to add to the controversy nor insult anyone. I respect freedom of oral communication and stance and realize that in part this adds to the montage and melting pot of this dandy nation and the world as a whole. I am pleased we tin express our opinions freely and live in a globe where that is all the same tolerated. When I previously used the word brain washed I meant information technology in very general terms, and I am sure many of us are affected by our upbringings and surroundings whether we are truly aware of it or not.
Many people remain in the aforementioned religious affiliation as their parents and their parents before them. That can also be said for political ideologies besides. Therefore, if 1 feels strongly or believes wholeheartedly a certain manner they may not be open minded enough to pace out of their particular perspective to view things from a different point of view that might be in opposition to what they have always believed. As a teacher myself, I often hear students recite opinions held by their parents but cannot seem to substantiate the logical reasoning backside the generalization or statement. I suspect that some people who read this astonishing book already consciously or subconsciously prejudged the contents before reading it, absorbing it, and imagining "other" possible historical realities. I further suspect some people purposely read it to discredit the book, its boggling contents, and the writer who would dare write such a controversial volume.
As an author myself I commend this author for her bravery, for her enquiry, dedication, cognition(which clearly shows throughout the volume)and ultimately her patience to complete it and publish it, knowing total well that there would be aftermath, controversy, and those who would purposely desire to discredit her for this work.
Having read several other books recently, by both self published authors and renowned authors from large publishing companies, I was honestly impressed and delighted by the quality of this volume. I seldom read a book without finding dozens of errors...many of which are understandable and really do not distract from the pleasure of reading the book, but I did not find even the well-nigh common errors in this volume. I sincerely felt it was very well written, extremely detailed, and overall an inspiring perspective on a history which has been altered by humans multitudes of times.
Personally, I know that word meanings alter over time. Even when words are translated correctly, the meanings evolve over time. There is a mindset that believe the words in the Bible are completely literal. I might offer an illustration: raining cats and dogs. If 1 were to believe in all aspects of written works every bit literal rather than at times figurative, i would run to the window and await to encounter cats and dogs falling from sky. When in reality in England and probably in Europe as well homes were often built from stone with harbinger or thatched roofs. In rural communities the usually rock houses with thatched roofs had a lean-to congenital on the side for shelter for the domestic or farm animals. During the frequent rainy periods animals would climb upward into the straw of the roof to stay warm or possibly chase after a mouse or rat and due to the saturation of the roof from the rain on occasion the roof would collapse and it would rain cats and dogs.
I felt this book was a master slice, well written, well researched, and to me at least personally called to me. I believe in progressive revelation, and that faith all points to one God or unknowable essence. I believe there is a higher power, yet I believe faith and scientific discipline should agree or i is flawed. I believe in that location is Not but one single path to salvation. I would similar to recollect that I'thou open minded. For me, this historical perspective made logical sense to the math teacher inside me, and resonated passionately, hence this long review. The Hollywood movie of Da Vinci Code appealed to me as well, so much so, that I saw information technology in the theater on opening night and went dorsum the very side by side day to encounter information technology a second time. I spent nearly vi weeks reading "The Expected I" equally I felt the need to digest the information, and ofttimes plant myself rereading it over and over once more. To each our own of course. To me, it was superbly written, and astonishing volume that captivated my total attention, and truly inspired me. Well Done!
Sincerely, Lessil Richards
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Rachel
Sep 06, 2008 rated information technology really liked it
The Expected One explores the long untold story of Mary Magdalene. Information technology follows a journalist as she begins to investigate that much maligned adult female post-obit a serial of visions that she believes are guiding her towards something--and finds out much more than she had predictable, including her own role in the story that, subsequently ii,000 years, is yet being played out.

The story told in this book is an interesting one, although the writing wasn't the greatest. (Nor, however, is it the worst--it's merel

The Expected Ane explores the long untold story of Mary Magdalene. It follows a journalist equally she begins to investigate that much maligned adult female following a series of visions that she believes are guiding her towards something--and finds out much more than than she had anticipated, including her own part in the story that, subsequently 2,000 years, is still being played out.

The story told in this book is an interesting one, although the writing wasn't the greatest. (Nor, however, is it the worst--it's merely simplistic and at times has besides much monologue-as-exposition.) At any charge per unit, information technology was interesting enough that I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the planned trilogy.

This book will inevitably be compared to The Da Vinci Code, because of their shared themes of ancient secret societies, intrigue and betrayal in Southern France, clues subconscious in famous renaissance paintings, and the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus. They have other similarities, including a lot of interesting ideas about history that are very tempting to believe (despite the lack of any demand to cite--or even have--sources in fiction), and a writing fashion that belies more than of an involvement in telling a story than in creating loftier quality prose with any depth.

Withal, beyond these thematic and technical similarities, the two books tell very different stories. This 1 deals with fulfilling an ancient prophesy in this time, and as well goes back 2,000 years to telling the story of Mary Magdalene'south life, of Jesus and the apostles, and of the other people and events that surrounded them. That story is different from any others I've seen, has a very skillful message, and was worthwhile for me to read.

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Gail
Jun 26, 2008 rated it did non like information technology
Some of the book caught my involvement, but then there was too much "filler" and I got bored. It took me months to finish this book and I read probably 20 others in the meantime. It started to get pretty adept toward the terminate. Then I realized that the author actually believed this stuff and is rather strange. It's a good premise for a fiction "what if" merely loses its luster when information technology becomes fanaticism. Some of the volume defenseless my interest, just then there was too much "filler" and I got bored. It took me months to stop this volume and I read probably twenty others in the meantime. It started to get pretty good toward the end. Then I realized that the author actually believed this stuff and is rather foreign. It's a skilful premise for a fiction "what if" but loses its luster when it becomes fanaticism. ...more
Daniel
Mar 24, 2008 rated it did non similar it
Another Mary Magdalane story - a cheap imitation of the DaVinci Code. Practice your self a favor and read something else.
Deborah Joyner
Aug sixteen, 2007 rated it did not like it
Worthless. Okay that'southward a bit harsh, but this was the only matter I had to read while waiting to be chosen for jury duty. So, this novel, very loosely based on the existent experiences of the writer, is virtually that elusive (or not so elusive) bloodline of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. A historian, Marilyn Paschal, find herself having incredible realistic dreams and visions of Mary Magdalene's life, and after finding a ring in the Holy Land, Paschal gets pulled into a spider web of conspiracies between competing M Worthless. Okay that'south a bit harsh, but this was the just thing I had to read while waiting to be called for jury duty. So, this novel, very loosely based on the real experiences of the author, is about that elusive (or not so elusive) bloodline of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. A historian, Marilyn Paschal, observe herself having incredible realistic dreams and visions of Mary Magdalene's life, and after finding a band in the Holy Land, Paschal gets pulled into a web of conspiracies between competing Magdalene and John the Baptist groups (start husbands, they're the worst!). Mayhap the trouble stems from the fact that this volume lacks a full cohesive story, trying to also tell the story of Mary Magdalene, from Mary's point of view. In addition, it lacks the feeling of drama of other Religious Thrillers, the merely person to dice - you don't actually care virtually. This volume is intended to ready a series, so much is left unfinished. That being the case, I suggest finding other stories to occupy your time. ...more
Marcy Theobald
What food for thought! This is the fictional story of a author/professor who goes on a journey that leads her to find the lost Gospel of Mary Magdalene, which the author of this novel suggests is existent and was discovered about xv years agone in France in a location where many historians propose Mary lived out the concluding 30 years of her life. Within this volume, the writer includes what she claims is actual translations from the Arques Gospel (Mary'south Gospel). Through the Gospel we larn that Mary wa What nutrient for thought! This is the fictional story of a author/professor who goes on a journey that leads her to discover the lost Gospel of Mary Magdalene, which the author of this novel suggests is real and was discovered virtually fifteen years ago in France in a location where many historians suggest Mary lived out the last 30 years of her life. Within this book, the author includes what she claims is actual translations from the Arques Gospel (Mary'southward Gospel). Through the Gospel we learn that Mary was married to Jesus (her 2d marriage) and they had two children. Moreover, nosotros learn what Jesus was like on a more man level -- and then full of life and dear. Fifty-fifty the Catholic Church building today has reversed its position on Mary Magdalene as a prostitute, a title given to her in 591 by Pope Gregory the Swell. In 1969 the Church proclaimed that she wasn't the great sinner equally the Pope suggested, but instead was 1 of Jesus' nearly historic disciples. This reversal comes a overly late, in my stance.

Many historians and scholars know that in 285 Ad when today's Bible was assembled, the priests had more than than 40 gospels to choose from to illustrate Jesus' teachings, only only chose four. Further, in the Bible they downplayed female roles in history. If they did include women, it was generally to illustrate women's sinning nature (Mary Magdalene as a prostitute, Salome who requested John the Baptist's head on a platter, Heriodias who came to exist Herod's married woman through adultery, to name a few).

When the Bible was assembled 1 of the gospels that was put aside was the Gospel of Judas, a translations of which was unearthed in the 1970's but wasn't identified and translated into English language until the by decade. This Gospel, a Coptic translation of the original confirmed by carbon dating to be written around 280 Advertizing plus/minus 50 years, tells a very different version of Judas' part in the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. In guild for God's volition to be carried out, Jesus planned his arrest very carefully to avert rioting and violence. Therefore, he asked i of his most trusted disciples, Judas, to go to the Romans and bring them to Jesus in the garden. According to the Gospel of Judas, Jesus didn't tell anyone only Judas, therefore Judas' actions were seen by the others as traitorous. Judas, grief stricken by the events that followed, was expressionless inside a day of the crucifixion past, near say, his own hand.

I make the reference to the Gospel of Judas for 2 reasons. First, it lends hope to the possibility that the Arques Gospel of Mary Magdalene exists, not to mention the dozens of other Gospels whose existence is only known to the Vatican or those that haven't been unearthed yet. I truly believe that other accounts exist of Jesus' life were or are suppressed for political, financial and/or religious reasons. The second reason is that inside the Argues Gospels, according to this author, Mary makes a reference to Judas and his part in Jesus' arrest, corroborating the same story found in the Gospel of Judas.

I plant this book utterly fascinating. Moreover, it was an enjoyable read and a truthful page-turner. In the later, the author, Kathleen McGowan, makes a proffer that the road traveled by our fictional heroine is the path that she herself followed. Is she the Expected One? I would love to know. Simply moreover, if information technology proves truthful -- if the Arques Gospel is released to the public -- that Jesus was in fact married (as the vast majority of Jewish leaders were in Jesus' time), I would welcome the truth. It would, in fact, make Him more human being and accessible to me.

I'thousand looking frontward to reading the next book in this serial, The Book of Love.

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Erica
December 24, 2007 rated it really liked it
Recommends it for: interfolks ested in reconstructed Bible stories, the women of the Bible, secret societies, etc.
I keep to be fascinated by the cult of Mary as it existed in the early church building thru to the nowadays. How overjoyed am I that in that location is another cult of Mary (the "other" Mary--Mary Magdalene) that exists parallel to the church! The book obviously begs the comparison to the Da Vinci Lawmaking and other books of that ilk. Only this "novel" goes beyond the nowadays solar day investigations of the author to visit the fictionalized historical characters, explore their documented lives, and mine the theoretical po I continue to be fascinated by the cult of Mary as it existed in the early church thru to the present. How charmed am I that there is some other cult of Mary (the "other" Mary--Mary Magdalene) that exists parallel to the church! The book manifestly begs the comparison to the Da Vinci Code and other books of that ilk. But this "novel" goes beyond the present twenty-four hour period investigations of the author to visit the fictionalized historical characters, explore their documented lives, and mine the theoretical potential of their UNrecorded experiences. I look frontwards to the promised sequel of this unexpected tale. ...more than
Jennifer (JC-S)
'What is truth?'

Two thou years ago, Mary Magdalene hid a fix of scrolls in the French Pyrenees. These scrolls contained her version of the events and characters of the New Attestation and are protected, awaiting the arrival of The Expected One.

'You have to expect very advisedly to see it for what information technology is.'

Maureen Paschal is the author of a volume examining the truth about the sick-treatment of women in history. Her subjects include Mary Magdalene and, shortly afterward beingness given an unusual ring in a J

'What is truth?'

Two thou years ago, Mary Magdalene hid a set of scrolls in the French Pyrenees. These scrolls contained her version of the events and characters of the New Attestation and are protected, awaiting the inflow of The Expected One.

'You accept to look very carefully to encounter it for what it is.'

Maureen Paschal is the author of a volume examining the truth about the ill-treatment of women in history. Her subjects include Mary Magdalene and, shortly after beingness given an unusual ring in a Jerusalem shop, Maureen begins experiencing visions. Maureen has no idea that she is stepping into an ancient mystery which has already cost the lives of thousands of people.

Fascination with Mary Magdalene is not new: it predates Dan Brown's novel 'The Da Vinci Code' by centuries. And, although this novel was not outset published until 2005, Ms McGowan says she began working on it in 1989 – 14 years before 'The Da Vinci Lawmaking' published. Then it's coincidence, so, that some like terrain is covered - but probably a happy coincidence for Ms McGowan in terms of book sales.

Kathleen McGowan, as I discovered later reading this novel, claims to be descended from Mary Magdalene. In her Afterword to the novel, she states that this novel is based on her life and experiences. So why then is the volume published equally fiction? And where does Ms McGowan's version of the facts end, and the fiction begin? I enjoyed parts of this novel, was irritated by some aspects and and then was completely frustrated by the author's Afterword. I wish I'd read the Afterword beginning: at least then I would have been aware of Ms McGowan's framework for the novel.

If y'all are interested in Mary Magdalene, and open up to alternate views of Christian mythology, then this novel may appeal.

'Y'all cannot but pick and choose your messiahs similar items in a bazaar.'

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

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Jachin
Mar xviii, 2009 rated it it was amazing
This book was every bit powerful as The Da Vinci Code and much more than exciting. Kathleen takes her readers into a whole new world that merges faith, history and lessons we can all learn from our lives and the lives of our ancestors. I HIGHLY reccomend this volume... and can't wait to read Kathleen'due south adjacent project "The Book of Love". This book was as powerful as The Da Vinci Lawmaking and much more heady. Kathleen takes her readers into a whole new world that merges faith, history and lessons we can all learn from our lives and the lives of our ancestors. I HIGHLY reccomend this book... and can't wait to read Kathleen's side by side project "The Book of Beloved". ...more
Jackie
A fun fictional and religious romp! Similar to The Da Vinci Code, but more imaginative and well-written.

The Afterwards was oddly confessional, and just odd; I am not sure what to think of Kathleen McGowan's claims that her presentation of ancient history is more than fiction: that, indeed, her piece of work is "taken from previously undisclosed source material [which has] never been released to the public before" (438). Alas, she does not disembalm her sources either, "in order to protect the sacred natur

A fun fictional and religious romp! Similar to The Da Vinci Code, simply more imaginative and well-written.

The Afterward was oddly confessional, and just odd; I am not sure what to think of Kathleen McGowan'southward claims that her presentation of aboriginal history is more than fiction: that, indeed, her work is "taken from previously undisclosed source material [which has] never been released to the public before" (438). Alas, she does not disclose her sources either, "in order to protect the sacred nature of this information and those who hold it" (439). This claim does not reassure me; rather, it makes me enhance my eyebrows an inch higher.

Together with McGowan'southward own claim that she is a descendent of Jesus (what?!), all of this gives me pause. Besides, the novel'southward accent on Jesus' "bloodline" is a little creepy.

All this to say: as a novel, yay! As something more, nope.

Besides, equally a religion scholar, I have to say that, when talking about the New Testament, McGowan oftentimes gets her facts wrong. The NT was definitely written in Greek, for example. And: many scholars do not think Paul was the one who wrote that women should be silent in churches. Rather, it was a later church building leader.

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Susan
Jun 05, 2009 rated information technology did not like it
The outset sin of this book was presenting a chief character without giving u.s.a. any reason to love her. We were told she wore Manolos, she was a successful writer, had a fancy condo, AND people idea she was the reincarnation of Mary Magdalene. Meanwhile I'm thinking, "Who gives a sh*t?". Oh look. Obviously the author, who from the jacket cover is a dead ringer for "Maureen" even down to the signature band, ADORES her. Please.

Toss in stilted, amateurish prose and an overload of conspiracy theory

The first sin of this book was presenting a chief grapheme without giving the states whatever reason to beloved her. We were told she wore Manolos, she was a successful author, had a fancy condo, AND people thought she was the reincarnation of Mary Magdalene. Meanwhile I'm thinking, "Who gives a sh*t?". Oh wait. Apparently the writer, who from the jacket cover is a dead ringer for "Maureen" even down to the signature band, ADORES her. Please.

Toss in stilted, amateurish prose and an overload of conspiracy theory that's thrown at yous so fast yous need a scorecard to continue up and yous have a book not even worth it's fancy, cut-out dust jacket.

I would say it'due south a poor man'south "Da Vinci Code" just the poor deserve better.

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Melissa
Apr 24, 2013 rated it really liked it
Let me kickoff past maxim that whether or not you believe some of the less spiritual behavior on the subject area of Mary Magdalene, information technology should not go along you lot from reading this volume.

This volume is well-nigh a woman, Maureen, who starts having visions of events related to Mary Magdalene and Jesus. Events related to the crucifixion and the resurrection. She begins to research these events only to open and draw out skeletons from her own closet.

There is some very skillful historical references in this book. I similar h

Let me start by saying that whether or not you believe some of the less spiritual behavior on the subject of Mary Magdalene, it should not go on you from reading this volume.

This book is about a woman, Maureen, who starts having visions of events related to Mary Magdalene and Jesus. Events related to the crucifixion and the resurrection. She begins to enquiry these events only to open and draw out skeletons from her own closet.

There is some very good historical references in this volume. I like how yous get fatigued across the globe as her adventure unfolds to learn the truth about Mary Magdalene and her place in Jesus' closest circle of Apostles. I learned about places of importance to MM and paintings that draw something far different than what you initially call back.

There are a lot of references to Mary'southward Gospel as written past her which I found very interesting. They tell a whole dissimilar side of the story that we were never told.

I cannot 100% say that I believe everything that is said in this volume. I cannot completely back all of the said "facts" without my own proof that all of information technology is truthful. Do I believe that it is possible that MM was Jesus' wife and non but his Campaigner? Well sure. Jesus was the "Son of Man." It is negligent to believe that a homo of God would accept a adult female in his bed without approval of the church building and God. At that place is much more to Jesus Christ than what the Bible tells you. I accept always believed that.

There are a lot of books out there that tell this same story, only a dissimilar way. The Cosmic church has kept a lot of information from people to conserve the church building and it's position in the world. But information technology is not to say what all of that data is. We can speculate until nosotros are blue in the face but it will non solve annihilation. So, please go into this book with an open mind. If non for the story line than at least for the history lesson provided.

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megHan
Mar 24, 2013 rated it it was amazing
I found this book at the library the other solar day and something made me selection it upwards and add it to my listing. I'g sure that it's a book my mom would tell me I'1000 going to hell for reading (we are both devout Catholics), but I merely can't assistance myself. I am always curious nigh other people's beliefs and about the what ifs that "conspiracy theories" put out there.

I take to say that it was a very good novel, right upwards at that place with Dan Brownish books (which I beloved) and, honestly, maybe even better. There are "cons

I found this volume at the library the other day and something made me selection it upwardly and add together it to my listing. I'm sure that it'southward a book my mom would tell me I'm going to hell for reading (we are both devout Catholics), simply I but can't help myself. I am always curious well-nigh other people's beliefs and about the what ifs that "conspiracy theories" put out in that location.

I have to say that it was a very skilful novel, correct upwards there with Dan Dark-brown books (which I beloved) and, honestly, maybe even meliorate. There are "conspiracy theories," secret societies, the teachings of Jesus and his followers, and quite a few moments where you hold your jiff waiting for what's going to happen next. There were several nights where I was upward til 2am yet reading, mornings when I woke up with the book open on my breast.

On a side note, I love the teachings that the writer had Mary Magdalene teach us in this book - love, tolerance, forgiveness, personal accountability; "a message of unity and nonjudgment for all belief systems." These are things that I wish we all learned and understood, things that would bring this planet together instead of constantly fighting.

On a 2d side note, the author calls herself a "antiacademic" - defining her "radical belief" that it is "irresponsible to accept what was written down." At the beginning of the book, she has her primary graphic symbol say to her students, "History is not what happened. History is what was written down." I want you to think about that for a moment ... Interesting way to look at things, huh?

Will I be finding the next ii books in this trilogy? With the fashion this ended (answering all questions, just opening it up with but enough new information to leave me filled with more questions) you bet!! :)

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Misa212
Jun 29, 2009 rated it did not similar it
A homo and a woman on a mysterious trip along the Rose Line in France? A mysterious, fantastically wealthy man who is fond of riddles and puzzles forth for the ride? Mythic tales of the "Sang Real" stirred in for practiced measure.....hey, I already read this! A man and a woman on a mysterious trip along the Rose Line in French republic? A mysterious, fantastically wealthy homo who is fond of riddles and puzzles forth for the ride? Mythic tales of the "Sang Real" stirred in for good measure.....hey, I already read this! ...more than
Wan Ni
February 25, 2011 rated it liked information technology
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This books presents a few proficient arguments. Some of which I remember: (1) If an apostle by the church's standard is one who witnessed the fall and rise of Christ, then Mary Magdalene (Chiliad.1000) is the But legitimate campaigner considering she was the first person Christ appeared to subsequently he came back from the dead. (ii) According to civilisation of the people during that era, the person who washes and prepares the torso for burying is unremarkably the wife of the deceased, and in this case, M.M washes the torso of Christ. This books presents a few good arguments. Some of which I remember: (1) If an apostle by the church'due south standard is i who witnessed the fall and rise of Christ, and then Mary Magdalene (M.Chiliad) is the ONLY legitimate apostle because she was the kickoff person Christ appeared to after he came dorsum from the dead. (2) Co-ordinate to culture of the people during that era, the person who washes and prepares the trunk for burial is commonly the wife of the deceased, and in this case, G.M washes the body of Christ. (iii) Translation of the Bible and gospels were washed in an ethnocentric way; some were translated from Greek to Latin to English, and during that process words were mashed and mistranslated. For example, what meant "exercise non cling on to me" (as said by Christ to M.M after he came back) but is frequently translated as "do not touch me". These two words have very unlike connotations.

I really liked the part where the journalist (Paschal) wrote a volume chosen HerStory to requite mouthpiece to important women in history, such as Marie Antionette, who never said "let them eat cake". It's quite refreshing and it makes a lot of sense. And I liked a line, which goes something like, "history is non what happened, but what was written down." History is biased, and nosotros should never have anything equally face value.

As well, one interesting this I learnt about this book is that Da Vinci actually painted ii versions of Madonna on the Rocks. Now one is in London, and one in the Louvre. There are differences in the two paintings, and this volume has capitalised in those differences and tagged ideological value to them. Whether Da Vinci had intended them that way, we'll never know only it's fun to see how people can read that much into paintings.

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Ien van Houten
What tin I say about this trilogy. Da Vinci Lawmaking meets Mists of Avalon? Call it fantasy or spiritual fiction and keep in mind that the Universe is queerer than we can suppose.

I read role one a few years ago. For the duration of the reading I was willing to append atheism and entertain the concept that Kathleen McGowan had some of the experiences she gives her heroine Maureen Paschal. The thought that a Jewish religious instructor named Jeshua Ben Joseph had a wife makes perfect sense. A line of des

What tin I say most this trilogy. Da Vinci Code meets Mists of Avalon? Phone call it fantasy or spiritual fiction and go on in mind that the Universe is queerer than we can suppose.

I read part 1 a few years ago. For the duration of the reading I was willing to append disbelief and entertain the concept that Kathleen McGowan had some of the experiences she gives her heroine Maureen Paschal. The idea that a Jewish religious teacher named Jeshua Ben Joseph had a wife makes perfect sense. A line of descendants from the marriage of said teacher and his wife/disciple Mary Magdalene? Why non? The thought that a power-hungry, patriarchal church would suppress the original teachings is entirely plausible. The plot kept my interest and I quite enjoyed The Expected One at the fourth dimension.

This review is written presently after finishing the two sequels. This time I was struck past how wooden the writing was and how ane-dimensional the characters. They are all SO noble and SO spiritual and And then destined by nascency for not bad things. I institute myself less moved and more irritated.

I did enjoy the historical aspects and the lessons in fine art history. Coming together Mathilda of Tuscany in book 2 was a treat. It also prompted me to accept a virtual tour of Chartres, a place I accept e'er wanted to visit only most likely won't.
http://www.cathedrale-chartres.org/

Book 3, dealing with Florence at the times of Lorenzo de Medici, inspired a ditto search for Renaissance art, all so available on this wonderful medium!

Overall, I practise not begrudge the time spent on the books, but keen literature they are non.

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Kaylee
Nov 12, 2007 rated information technology really liked it
I found myself completely fascinated by the premise of this book. I wouldn't call myself religious by whatever stretch of the word, but I did abound upwards in a Lutheran family. One of the things I remember near all those Sunday School mornings and sermons was the overwhelming propagation of the thought of Mary Magdalene being a prostitute [I specifically remember a whole 60 minutes of Lord's day School dedicated to educational activity u.s. the difference between the Biblical Mary's].

This book makes the whole story much more palat

I found myself completely fascinated by the premise of this book. I wouldn't telephone call myself religious by any stretch of the discussion, only I did grow up in a Lutheran family. One of the things I remember about all those Sunday School mornings and sermons was the overwhelming propagation of the idea of Mary Magdalene being a prostitute [I specifically recollect a whole hour of Sun School dedicated to didactics united states the divergence between the Biblical Mary'southward].

This volume makes the whole story much more palatable. While I haven't found a new outburst of religious faith, I appreciated every chip of fact and speculation within the book.

Two gripes:
ane) possibly I would believe a bit more if Kathleen McGowan hadn't written the entire book with off-white haired/fair skinned/off-white eyed people. While her research is evident throughout the volume, this is ane glaring omission that I can't stomach.
2) at times, the writing seemed a little lackluster, though not for lack of using a thesaurus... This wasn't consistent by any means, simply was present enough times throughout the book that it started to irk me.

Three stars for the writing (average), four stars for the subject matter, and another little boost because I had never known my altogether was quite so exciting [here I idea I just shared it with Reese Witherspoon and William Shatner].

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Anshul Thakur
This is a trilogy and maybe that is why, the plot takes more than the first half of the book to showtime off. Even then, the plot isn't that gripping that I'd cling on to the book till late nights. Information technology was similar a rocket that failed to fire. Overwhelming use of adjectives at places makes the language excessively belabored and obnoxiously irritating. Only in the end, it was neither a Fiction thriller, nor a well-researched theory and by the time information technology ended, I had this pent up feeling, thank God it'southward over This is a trilogy and possibly that is why, the plot takes more than the starting time half of the book to get-go off. Fifty-fifty then, the plot isn't that gripping that I'd cling on to the book till late nights. It was like a rocket that failed to fire. Overwhelming utilize of adjectives at places makes the language excessively belabored and obnoxiously irritating. But in the end, it was neither a Fiction thriller, nor a well-researched theory and by the time it concluded, I had this pent up feeling, thank God it's over. The side by side in the series can wait for a long fourth dimension; information technology is possible that I never read information technology.

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Lynn Dolven
This is a "poor man'southward" Da Vinci Code. The writing isn't as proficient and the plot has some obvious flaws - how broad spread was writing in the outset century A.D.? I liked the serial past Marion Zimmer Bradley (The Mists of Avalon) much better and she also had a feminist perspective, equally this authors tries to correspond. Role of the trouble is that I discover the plot to be incredible - I don't believe that Mary Magdelene was the wife of John the Baptist and diameter him a son, and then become the married woman of Jesus an This is a "poor man's" Da Vinci Code. The writing isn't as good and the plot has some obvious flaws - how broad spread was writing in the first century A.D.? I liked the series past Marion Zimmer Bradley (The Mists of Avalon) much improve and she likewise had a feminist perspective, as this authors tries to stand for. Part of the problem is that I find the plot to be incredible - I don't believe that Mary Magdelene was the wife of John the Baptist and diameter him a son, and and then go the wife of Jesus and diameter him ii children. I found the plot of Pope Joan to exist more than realistic, although I remember it is fiction besides. ...more
Shanna
Apr 01, 2013 rated it did not like information technology
This was the outset volume I've given up on. It kept getting compared to Dan Brown then I thought I'd read it. Inside the get-go couple chapters you already know what the residuum of the book is going to be nearly and nothing changes, zero new is added, and in that location was nothing in the story to keep me interested. This was the kickoff book I've given up on. It kept getting compared to Dan Brown then I thought I'd read it. Inside the first couple chapters y'all already know what the residual of the book is going to be about and zilch changes, nix new is added, and there was zero in the story to keep me interested. ...more than
Cari
Oct 25, 2009 rated it it was amazing
I absolutely loved this book.

It makes you call up, which I believe is a fabulous quality in books. It reminds you that what you read in history books isn't always true. There's well-nigh e'er more to the story. Details left out.

This book will make you to ask questions.

I absolutely loved this volume.

It makes yous think, which I believe is a fabulous quality in books. It reminds you that what you read in history books isn't always true. There'south almost always more to the story. Details left out.

This book will make you to ask questions.

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Colleen
Apr 08, 2013 rated it did not like it
This volume had besides much. There were too many characters; also many plots; too many dissimilar settings. The female person lead is just a victim of genetics & circumstances, not a heroine. Dan Brown has nothing to worry about.
Debbie Boucher
I admire whatever self-published author that tin can sell 2,500 copies of a championship in less than a year. That's how Kathleen McGowan was able to go The Expected One in forepart of a larger audience, past securing a publishing deal with Simon and Schuster based on her preliminary sales. Since the book achieved New York Times bestseller condition in 2007, a cottage manufacture has developed around McGowan'due south titles, with guided trips to southwestern French republic to visit many of the places in this particular volume. My sister I admire whatever cocky-published author that tin can sell 2,500 copies of a title in less than a year. That's how Kathleen McGowan was able to become The Expected One in front of a larger audition, by securing a publishing deal with Simon and Schuster based on her preliminary sales. Since the book achieved New York Times bestseller status in 2007, a cottage industry has developed around McGowan's titles, with guided trips to southwestern French republic to visit many of the places in this particular book. My sis went on one in June, and she loved it. I, as well, have been to southwest France and accept been exposed to the folklore that Mary Magdalene and her children, sired by Jesus, settled in that area. It is a charming office of a visit to that region. Just that's where it ends with me. The Expected 1 is an adventure tale with enough of skullduggery by secret societies, and it is entertaining. But to make something more out of it, well, I'll leave that to other readers to make up one's mind. ...more than
Tricia
Feb 16, 2019 rated it it was ok
I didn't really savor this book. There were some parts for me that I felt really stretched on. I institute it a chip ho-hum in places and a bit predictable.

Information technology is the story of a woman who finds out she is descended from Mary Magdalene and Jesus. She becomes the "Expected one" who can observe the gospels of Mary.

I didn't actually enjoy this book. At that place were some parts for me that I felt really stretched on. I found it a bit tiresome in places and a bit predictable.

Information technology is the story of a woman who finds out she is descended from Mary Magdalene and Jesus. She becomes the "Expected one" who can discover the gospels of Mary.

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Debra Waites
Apr 30, 2020 rated information technology it was astonishing
Two years agone I went to France and walked the paths that are talked about in this book. I learned about the Cathars and the called-for of the them at Mountsegur. The area know as the Languedoc is rich in stories and lore of Mary Magdalen. I thoroughly enjoyed this volume. Information technology's interesting, presents another mode things "might have been" and brings up lots of questions nearly what nosotros believe and why.
Fasha
January 19, 2010 rated information technology really liked it
" History is not what happened. It is what is written." McGowan explores the result of the controversial real human relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus and her real position in Christendom. She suggests that Mary Magdalene is non accurately and fairly potrayed in most of the Gospels. The author also indicates that the depictions of some other of import women such as Salome in the gospels are as well inaccurate and unjust. In the quest of truth about Mary Magdalene, the author has spent almost ha " History is not what happened. Information technology is what is written." McGowan explores the outcome of the controversial existent human relationship betwixt Mary Magdalene and Jesus and her real position in Christendom. She suggests that Mary Magdalene is not accurately and fairly potrayed in about of the Gospels. The writer also indicates that the depictions of some other of import women such as Salome in the gospels are as well inaccurate and unjust. In the quest of truth about Mary Magdalene, the writer has spent almost half of her life time traveling to capture and explore evidences related to her. Most of her findings even so cannot be provided as academic references in the volume to protect the security of the persons involved and also because nearly of the information are acquired orally from some trusted sources who believe in Mary Magdalene as well as claimed to know the real truths most her which are passed down from one generation to the next. I of the author's findings which interests me is the documentary of the Cathars people. Their settlement is in Rennes-le-cheteau, in Languedoc region in France. The region is well famous for the tomb of a famous French artist named Pinus who is believed to exist a fellow member of a surreptitious gild that is formed to protect a document written past Mary Magdalene which depicts the events of crucifixion and about the disciples from her perspective. Another sacred document that is believed to be possessed by Mary Magdalene is the Book of Love which is written by Jesus Himself. There are also some who believe that the tomb hides a treasure from the Temple of Jurusalem. The Cathars are believed to descent from the Mary Magdalene and Jesus bloodline, from their first girl Sarah-Tamar. The book of Love is protected by Mary Magdalene using some kind of alchemy to hide it from the dangerous parties until the fourth dimension when an expected one has arrived. Some of the expected ones who are the bloodlines include some famous people in the history including Joan de Arc and Mary Antoinette. Other bloodlines include famous medieval artists such as Sandro Boticelli. Yet, the iconography of Mary Magdalene in arts and paintings deems its popularity in all fourth dimension. Not but she is the famous subject among the medieval artists like Boticelli and Caraviaggo, but too amid the modern Europeans such every bit Salvador Dali and Jean Cocteau. Mc Gowan suggests that " one common thread runs through the vastly different portrayals of Mary Magdalene; she is depicted over and over again with the same props: a skull, said to represent penance ( repentance for John the Baptizer) , a book, believed to symbolize the Gospels, and the abalaster jar she used to anoint Jesus. E'er she wears red- a tradition that reaches dorsum into history (only is mistakenly believed to depict her as a harlot)".

Mc Gowan as well states that many excerpts from the Gospel has been used confronting her throughout centuries. This is merely caused by the simulated interpretations of the Gospels by some Christians who resent the truth most her every bit well as from some fail to meet clearly across the printed words. One of the excerpts is "At present when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast vii devils." (Mark Gospel xvi:9). As explained past the author, the single line has led to extreme claims about Mary's mental state, including books dedicated to the idea that she was either possessed by demons or mentally ill. All the same, the Arques's (a place in France, most Le Rennes le Chateau) perspective that Jesus has healed Mary afterwards she has been poisoned by a lethal concoction known every bit The Poison of Seven Devils , which is believed to originate from Asia, definitely can provide united states with a more articulate estimation of the line.

Alongside with all the interesting and surprising findings by the author in the book, ane affair I learnt is that organized religion cannot exist argued academically because there are some things in faith that nosotros cannot employ our logic to them such equally in Pontius Pilate case when he tried to reason Jesus's answers with his Greek logic. However, I believe that all of the religions existed in this world preach humanity and love equally their core. Thus, no matter what color and creek we are and what belief we follow, nosotros all should be united by love. For case, religions such every bit Islam and Christian, both preach their believers to beloved all human beings regardless of their color and conventionalities. Thus, the moment we starting time fighting with each other is the moment we lose our sense of humanity and actually deviate ourselves from our religion with not even a fickle realization of it.

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avine
Really liked this one, especially because it gives Maria Magdalena much more credit, and in my opinion she definitely deserves that!
And the style of how the book's written is quite interesting, information technology keeps it exciting to read more than!
Kathleen McGowan is an internationally published author whose work has appeared on five continents and in at least fifteen languages. She is notable for her merits to be the descendant of Jesus of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene

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