I just had a great surprise waiting on me when I got home today. Since I participated in the “street team” for Scot McKnight’s The Real Mary, I recieved a copy of Strange Heaven: The Virgin Mary as Woman, Mother, Disciple, and Advocate by Jon M. Sweeney. This is the first gift I’ve ever recieved from a publishing company, and I really look forward to reading it. Hopefully I can make a few comments about it on the blog.