Author: GRAHAM, STEPHEN.
Title: The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary.
Description: London: Macmillan and Co.Ltd, 1915. 0. 2nd impression. "Speaking roughly, Eastern Christianity is associated with Mary's good part and Western Christianity with the way of Martha and service. The two aspects seem to be irreconcilable, but thery are not; and I have called my book 'The Way of Martha and the Way of Mary' because the ways of the sisters are as touchstones for Christianity, and in their reconciliation is a great beauty." (Author's preface). The book was written in Russia and in Egypt in 1914 and 1915. Pp.xii/291/4 pages of ads for other books by the author), tipped-in colour frontispiece, tissue guard browned, gift message to top of title page. Dark blue cloth, gilt Martha and Mary vignette illustration to front, gilt title to spine, edges rubbed, corners worn, small tears to top of spine G+.

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