Dawn of Grace: Mary Magdalene's Story
Feb 2025 · Baker Books
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She's been pulled up from the depths of despair--but what happens when the hope she has found slips from her grasp?
From her earliest days, Mary Magdalene has known fear and loss at a level so deep she has no hope of surfacing. Bound to the demons within her and incapable of freeing herself, Mary walks in shadow--until one day she encounters a healer, a rabbi who is radically different from the religious leaders and family members who could do nothing to help her. One touch from Jesus and Mary is never the same.
Now Mary's one mission in life is to serve the one who freed her. She is determined never to leave his side, fearing that if she loses him, she'll return to her former bondage. Even when the unthinkable happens and her savior is arrested and sentenced to execution, she cannot abandon him as so many others did. Let her be buried in his tomb, for she cannot live without him.
On the brink of despair, Mary is about to discover that while the life of faith is never perfect, perfect love casts out fear--and Jesus makes all things new.
From her earliest days, Mary Magdalene has known fear and loss at a level so deep she has no hope of surfacing. Bound to the demons within her and incapable of freeing herself, Mary walks in shadow--until one day she encounters a healer, a rabbi who is radically different from the religious leaders and family members who could do nothing to help her. One touch from Jesus and Mary is never the same.
Now Mary's one mission in life is to serve the one who freed her. She is determined never to leave his side, fearing that if she loses him, she'll return to her former bondage. Even when the unthinkable happens and her savior is arrested and sentenced to execution, she cannot abandon him as so many others did. Let her be buried in his tomb, for she cannot live without him.
On the brink of despair, Mary is about to discover that while the life of faith is never perfect, perfect love casts out fear--and Jesus makes all things new.
She's been pulled up from the depths of despair--but what happens when the hope she has found slips from her grasp?
From her earliest days, Mary Magdalene has known fear and loss at a level so deep she has no hope of surfacing. Bound to the demons within her and incapable of freeing herself, Mar...
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MelissasBookshelf
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April 2, 2026
As Easter approaches, I picked up Dawn of Grace that’s been sitting on my shelf for a while. This fictional account of Mary Magdalene was surprisingly insightful & timely. Jill Eileen Smith once again weaves a beautiful story of redemption & faith, offering a historically plausible explanation for Mary’s possession of seven demons. While her experience is a harrowing, cautionary tale, it ultimately demonstrates the healing power of Jesus. I also appreciated the fictionalized look at His ministry
Debbie ballard
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February 19, 2025
Loved reading the inspirational and awesome story. When Mary of Magdalene meets Jesus, he heals her of the seven demons living inside of her, and Mary begins her journey of following Jesus. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting story.
About the author
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of many biblical novels, including her first series, The Wives of King David. Her newest book, A Deeper Well: The Story of the Woman at the Well, will be released in February 2026. After twenty years of closed doors, she has since published twenty-five fiction and nonfiction books. She loves Jesus and His Word and all things related to learning more about the women God has immortalized in Scripture. Jill has been married to the love of her life for forty-eight years and counting and lives in a quiet neighborhood in southeast Michigan. Learn more about Jill at JillEileenSmith.com.
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of many biblical novels, including her first series, The Wives of King David. Her newest book, A Deeper Well: The Story of the Woman at the Well, will be released in February 2026. After twenty years of closed doors, she has since publ...
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