The Book of Longings - Nazareth 17 - 27 CE Summary & Analysis

Sue Monk Kidd
This Study Guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Book of Longings.

The Book of Longings - Nazareth 17 - 27 CE Summary & Analysis

Sue Monk Kidd
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Summary

In "Nazareth 17 - 27 CE," Jesus introduced Ana and Yaltha to his mother, Mary, his brothers, James and Simon, his sister, Salome, and sister-in-law, Judith. Later, Ana showed her incantation bowl to Jesus. He did not disapprove of its contents.

Ana was surprised the family expected her to do chores the next morning. The life in Nazareth was indeed different. Before Jesus left to continue work in Sepphoris, Ana showed him the red thread from the market. He tied it on her wrist to remember him in his absence.

With time, Ana learned her new life. Judith was unkind; Jesus's brothers were judgmental. Ana tried staying happy, even while Jesus was away.

One day, Ana and Mary went to the mikvah. Mary talked candidly about her life, and her children. Judith was unkind because she was initially meant to marry Jesus; he had...

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