The Virgin: Mary's Cult and the Reemergence of the Goddess

The Virgin: Mary's Cult and the Re-Emergence of the Goddessxi, 262 pp. "In this masterly exploration of the cult of Mary, Geoffrey Ashe examines ancient myths, theology, history, literature and feminine spirituality to throw new light on the role of Mary in today's Church, which is only partly derived from the Gospels. Tracing the cult from its origins to the present day with the re-subordination of Mary to Christ, this remarkable book also illuminates the spiritual battle of the sexes, a conflict that remains unresolved to this day."Keywords: GEOFFREY ASHE VIRGIN MARY CULT RE-EMERGENCE GODDESS RELIGION SPIRITUALITY WOMEN'S WOMEN MYTHOLOGY THEOLOGY LITERATURE FEMININE FEMALE