Mary and Elisabeth: Noble Daughters of God

“Of all the creations of the Almighty,” said President Gordon B. Hinckley, “there is none . . . more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so. . . .”

From the Gospel of Luke, we get our first clear picture of the magnificence of Mary and Elisabeth, two noble daughters of God. Long before the reality of their mortal lives, Mary and Elisabeth were the subjects of divine prophecy. Appearing in revelations found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon, Mary, the mother of the Savior, was the subject of several prophetic visions, and Elisabeth’s revered role was identified through the prophecies concerning her son, John the Baptist.

Based on extensive research and careful study by respected gospel scholar S. Kent Brown, the sacred lives and missions of Mary and Elisabeth come to vivid life through keen insight into scripture, through relevant cultural and historical information, and through stunning paintings by master artists. Mary and Elisabeth: Noble Daughters of God is an inspiring and fascinating look into the setting, lives, and roles of these two remarkable women.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Map — Kingdom of Herod the Great
Introduction
Symbols
• Chapter 1 — The Prophecies
  Mary
  Elisabeth
• Chapter 2 — Elisabeth
  The Temple
  Life at Home
  Dates
  Old Testament Connections
  Names
  Mistaken Views
  Graciousness
  Prophetess
  Sacred Home
  Cousins
  Contrasts to Mary
  Influence on Her Son
  Conclusion
• Chapter 3 — Youthful Mary
  Galilee
  Southerners to the North
  Family Ties
  Mary's Home
  Betrothal
  The Annunciation
  Mary's Reaction
  Pregnancy
  Marriage
• Chapter 4 — Mary, Mother of God's Son
  The Journey to Bethlehem
  In Bethlehem
  Mary Gives Birth
  The Shepherds
  In the Temple
  Living in Bethlehem
  The Wise Men
  Flight to Egypt
• Chapter 5 — Vignettes of Mary
  In the Temple
  Old Testament Connections
  At Cana
  A Family Visit
  Those Who Knew Mary
  “Blessed Is the Womb. . . ”
  “. . . He Shall Receive. . . Mothers”
  At the Cross
• Chapter 6 — Last Glimpses
  Last Glimpses of the Risen Jesus
• Last Glimpses of Mary
• Mary's Death
Summary and Conclusion - Mary and Elisabeth
Endnotes
Works Cited