The Mystery of Julia Episcopa by John I. RigoliMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
History seems to have a way of being rewritten to fit what those seeking it wishes us to read for there own gains. In this historical fiction surrounding one of the biggest taboo's still to this day is the history of women and their roles as religious leaders in the Catholic religion. In this story we find two women archeologist tasked with finding any reference to females in the Church hierarchy. When they discover a corrected scroll mislabeled in the Vatican archives, they find themselves on the trail of a young roman woman who could be the first women bishop in the Catholic faith. Can they share their findings with the world without being labeled a man-hating feminist or have their careers destroyed by those who refuse to believe their conclusions? In this fantastic tale of Julia, we follow her life from pampered daughter in Rome to her unfulfilling marriage and her desire to spread the word of Jesus. #Netgalley #Goodreads
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ReplyDeleteHas some interesting documentation on women as religious leaders.