medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
What is the treatment of Mary? And is it completely correct never, ever, ever to separate her identity from the Church? A bit like regarding the figure of Jesus as an historical player, and a human being in his own right, it would be nice to see the girl with a bit of independent flesh on her! ....
All the best,
Sarina.
Was it on this list, or somewhere else that I read someone pondering just why Mary was always portrayed with such a flat stomach. She not only bore Jesus but all 'his brothers (?5) and sisters' in the good fashion of a wife at that time. And she would not have had the benefit of modern post-natal exercises!
Anne
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