Mary of Magdala page 2 by ric gustafson
Rachel, in a good mood because her husband was home, began to bring out her dishes. She brought out lamb and lentil stew with coriander. She brought out a platter filled with saffron, raisins, walnuts and date cakes.
Mary's father talked about the voyage and the ports they stopped at as they delivered lumber and dried fish.
Eliab stood nearby. Rachel and Mary felt safe when he was around. He had been a slave and fought in the Hippodrome. He gained his freedom and then became a gladiator. One night he became wounded and Jared took him home and tended to his wounds. In gratitude, he pledged himself to protect the family from harm.
Jared handed his daughter a little box. " I brought this for you my little blossom".
" Thank you Abba". She hugged her father. " I shall keep my treasures in it".
research help: ' Mary Magdalene' by Diana Wallis Taylor
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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