The concept of basic verbal discourse, albeit at times overflowing with redundancies, fulfills the ideals of deep-seated exchange especially in matters of faith, trust, hope and love.
This work is of historical events dealing with actual people in their surroundings and culture. A degree of literary license is employed only as necessary, contributing to the sense of real time authenticity.
Being with Miryam opens an opportunity for us to live in her experiences. We must be uninhibited by any present day social or theological norm that might deem such an encounter disrespectful. This is, more appropriately a prayer, in the sense of appreciation for her service to God and to all of humanity.
One might believe that, by today’s standards, that period during Miryam’s life was simpler, basic and less complicated. The lifestyle of most Jews of that day is best described as a state in which YHVH was a part of every circumstance. God is in every individual, the family, relatives and friends. Theirs was a daily struggle of endurance. Suppressed by Roman occupation and conspired against by what many considered treachery of Invader-appointed Jewish authorities, hope could only be found in God and in trusted others. For thousands of years it has been said, “We Jews are survivors – always were, and shall forever be.”
Ahavat Yisroel, the love of and concern for another Jew, was a binding force, a cement which held them together – united in their faith and dependence on YHVH.
Through Miryam as the vessel, the Moshiach, Yeshua, came as fulfillment of a promise. His arrival at this exact moment in history, with the gift of a new kingdom, was seen as a threat to the Romans’ social order and the religious authorities’ control of the Jewish people.
This state, Ethical Eschatology, is one in which God was and still is directing us through the words and actions of Yeshua to take action, addressing our lives to deal with the final events taking place in our world – a preparation.
To this end was Yeshua’s destiny. The religious and occupational leadership determined that his message and, yes, his very existence were simply politically dangerous. They attempted, temporarily and most unsuccessfully, to quench an unquenchable flame.
In Miryam, we see new depths of human intensity, dedicated to a most significant charter, the birth, nourishment and earthly training of her son, our Savior.