Life in Christ, Knowledge of God made visible in Jesus the Man. Christian art and theology have ascribed to Mary, Mother of Jesus, a holiness that everyday women could not possibly attain. We can say the same thing about Jesus the Christ. Mary Jane Miller takes a closer look at how we might better consecrate their legacy to the population in todays world.The discussions in Life in Christ, will serve a wider audience to broaden an already lively discussion about the spiritual context we live in, and the important topic of womens voices still being discovered in todays society. Today women can stand equally beside men in a more contemporary vision of the world. Mary Jane Millers book addresses the possibility of cultivating new attitudes based on stories written in another era. The hierarchy of yesterday has served its purpose well, yet there is more wisdom to be gleaned as our societies evolve. I want to add my voice and interpretations of sacred art and theology to those who speak for our collective future as holy people.Womens voices and their images have been lacking in Christian theology for 2,000 years. It is documented that inquisitive women like myself were around in Christs time, listening to His message and learning from Him. Where are their words and illustrations to expand the teachings to fit better in todays world of crisis, climate change, violence and human misery? The early mystics revealed their wisdom through ancient disciplines in art and the written word. It is time to re-frame their insights with todays lifestyle and navigate novel ways to be fully spiritual in our world.Gods church is larger than buildings, doctrines and precepts. Humanity is approaching a global mind where the human heart is sitting on the edge of change. The church teachings have regarded humanity as less than Gods divine Creation, and the consequences of placing that divinity below Jesus and Mary has hurt everyone. While I am deeply respectful of the iconography
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