<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Did a prophetic word given to a small child in Jerusalem prompt the Evil One to thwart her destiny? With the shame of being an unwed mother in a self-righteous society, Mary of Nazareth struggles to raise her divine son in a large, very human family. She steps off the marble pedestal as Langley draws on speculation, imagination, and inspiration to weave the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into a tapestry of love and courage. Drawing together the gaps in the fabric of Scripture while staying true to the written word, Raising Messiah is a tribute to Mary's struggles and triumphs.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>A former high school English teacher, Langley has been a Bible Study teacher for over 30 years. She has participated in Christian ministry trips to Europe, as well as Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. A trip to the Holy Land piqued her curiosity particularly about Mary. Studies of women in the Bible and the lives of faithful followers of Christ have encouraged her to learn and write about the high value God places on women.