Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis standalone graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly collects the complete 2016 work by cartoonist Chester Brown. It offers a provocative, illustrated retelling of biblical stories centered on prostitution, drawing from multiple translations of the Bible and historical commentaries to explore themes of sin, redemption, and the role of sex workers in scripture. Brown's stark, minimalist artwork accompanies his unconventional interpretations, making this a challenging and thoughtful addition to his body of work on religion and morality.
"Cain and Abel" is a stark, deeply human retelling from Chester Brown’s Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus, where the story of Tamar unfolds with quiet intensity. Brown’s precise, expressive art and unflinching narration bring emotional weight to her desperate attempt to secure her future in a world governed by duty and silence. The cover, also by Brown, mirrors the story’s somber tone with its restrained, hand-drawn power.
In this reimagined retelling of the biblical tale, Abel’s defiance of God’s command earns him unexpected praise, igniting a simmering jealousy in his brother Cain. As tensions rise between the two, the weight of divine favor and forbidden choice pushes their bond to the breaking point.
In this powerful retelling from *Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus*, Tamar, a woman left widowed and abandoned by her husband’s family, finds herself caught between duty and desperation. When Judah’s sons refuse to fulfill their obligation, Tamar takes a bold, dangerous step to secure her future—leading to a moment that will change her life and echo through generations.
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Reprinted in Marie pleurait sur les pieds de Jésus #[nn] (2016)
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