If one of the gospels were written by a woman, what would it be like?
“The Gospel According to Mary tells the very familiar story, parables, and teachings of Jesus, but through the imaginary eyes of a first-century woman, using as her sources the female disciples . . . . The book remains faithful to the gospel message and parallels carefully the stories told by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—with the explicit participation of the women highlighted. The healing miracles recounted here particularly illustrate both the determined faith of women who followed Jesus and his limitless compassion, as does his interaction with both women and men throughout this ‘gospel’. . . . Winter's retelling would weave beautifully into any liturgy or prayer service.” -- Sojourners, March-April 1997