Introduction. The problem with Mary
Through ancient Jewish eyes
The new Eve. The woman in Eden
The new ark. The lost Ark of the Covenant
The queen mother. The queen mother in ancient Israel
The perpetual virgin. Mary's Jewish vow
The birth of the Messiah. The mother of the Messiah
Mary's womb and Jesus' tomb
The new Rachel. Rachel in ancient Judaism
At the foot of the cross. Jesus' last words
He took her to be his own
