The Book of Longings

A bold and daring woman named Ana, who was once the wife of Jesus, rebels against the societal expectations placed on women in her wealthy family in Sepphoris. She engages in scholarly pursuits and writes stories about forgotten women. Her marriage with Jesus is filled with love, conflict, humor, and pathos. As Ana's longings intensify, she finds refuge and purpose in unexpected surroundings. Grounded in meticulous historical research, this book is an inspiring account of one woman’s bold struggle to realize her passion and potential, while living in a time, place, and culture devised to silence her.