• The Woman with the Alabaster Jar

  • Mary Magdalen and the Holy Grail
  • By: Margaret Starbird
  • Narrated by: Christine Marshall
  • Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (89 ratings)

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The Woman with the Alabaster Jar

By: Margaret Starbird
Narrated by: Christine Marshall
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Publisher's summary

Margaret Starbird's theological beliefs were profoundly shaken when she read Holy Blood, Holy Grail, a book that dared to suggest that Jesus Christ was married to Mary Magdalen and that their descendants carried on his holy bloodline in Western Europe. Shocked by such heresy, this Roman Catholic scholar set out to refute it but instead found new and compelling evidence for the existence of the bride of Jesus - the same enigmatic woman who anointed him with precious unguent from her "alabaster jar".

In this provocative book, Starbird draws her conclusions from an extensive study of history, heraldry, symbolism, medieval art, mythology, psychology, and the Bible itself. The Woman with the Alabaster Jar is a quest for the forgotten feminine - in the hope that its return will help restore a healthy balance to planet Earth.

©1993 Margaret Starbird (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

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Irritating sing-songy narration that

actually made it harder to follow the already dense and somewhat scholarly style of writing. Not a good thing, especially for something that (even though the author claims to have written “in the vernacular”) was fairly dry at times and so reference-heavy it made me realize some books probably are better suited for reading than listening. I found the constant Bible verse referencing particularly distracting, though again, probably necessary for serious students and I was eventually able to tune it out well enough... less so the affected mannerisms of the narrator. That said, the ideas presented were so compelling (makes Da Vinci Code look like a comic book by comparison), and so persuasively argued and meticulously researched that in the end I’m glad I stuck it out. In fact, grateful as I am for the Audible version as a primer, now I really want the print book in order to go back and digest some of the details that frankly flew by too fast from listening alone. All in all, recommend even with all the irritations. Great food for thought and more timely than ever for the open-minded.

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Fascinating and Inspiring

I love the premise and bringing in all of the signs and symbols, art and stories from throughout the centuries and cultures was riveting.

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someone needs love

it is okay. I feel like someone should tell this lady she is feminine. not very cohesive. wait till the book is free if you must read it.

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Full of History

I love history, and this references historical events and issues making a decisive impact. I’m planning to listen again to absorb everything.

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Good book, annoying narration

I’m enjoying this book and appreciate the truth of history being revealed. However I’m having a hard time with the narration. The flighty tone of the reading is really irritating.

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The truth

This book is Very well written and articulated by the speaker. I enjoyed it very much. Will listen to it again

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This book has not lost its significance in the 30 years since publication.

The research shared in this book is awe inspiring. I will need to listen to it again and again to get all the rich content committed to memory because I want to be able to share this information w others.

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Gorgeous

This book is a must read for anyone interested in Mary Magdalene. Truly gorgeous. Worth reading more than once.

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Phenomenal

I wish I could sit down and talk with this woman for hours! This book is essential reading for all Christian people.

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Essential Reading

Essential Reading for those seeking to understand the story of Mary Magdalene, the history of the Christian Gnostic traditions, and humanities quest to find the promise of peace and well-being in the balance and union of feminine and masculine wisdom.

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