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Dawn of Grace
Christian historical fiction
Dawn of Grace
Mary Magdalene has endured loss, fear, and spiritual torment before an encounter with Jesus radically changes the course of her life. Healing offers freedom, but following Jesus also requires Mary to live beyond the identity others have imposed on her and the memories that still threaten to reclaim her. As she becomes part of the community around his ministry, faith grows alongside the fear that what was defeated might return. Smith's biblical fiction imagines Mary's journey with emotional depth, historical texture, and a focus on grace that reaches into both spiritual and personal wounds.
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Death of parents/family members; demonic possession and occult/spirit-summoning; anxiety and fear; arranged marriage and marital rejection/banishment; death of husband; arrest, crucifixion/execution and grief surrounding Jesus; Christian/biblical faith.
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Frankincense Honey Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits a quiet, reflective reading mood.
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Honeyed Reading Mead
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Honeyed warmth suits a quiet, reflective reading mood.
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