Contact: Amy Cole, 330-437-1635

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- The majority of Christians know the life, times and ministry of Jesus from the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. From the pen of an extraordinary octogenarian with over three-score years of pastoral ministry, we may now read of Jesus from the unique perspective of His mother, Mary, the woman God chose and blessed to bring His Son to Earth.

Just in time for the Easter celebration, a new book titled "The Gospel According to Mary, Mother of Jesus" by Donald W. Bartow, is now available. Through the pages of this historic novel, the reader will experience a full range of emotions and dramatically experience the life Jesus walked as shared by his loving mother.

A wonderful Library Journal review brings to light two exceptional reasons to read "The Gospel According to Mary, Mother of Jesus:" "Bartow…does an excellent job of humanizing Mary and making her story resonate with any woman who has had to stand strong in faith for the sake of her children. Verdict: An interesting perspective on the Jesus story that is perfect for a Christian book group discussion."

"This scripturally sound, culturally sensitive, and compellingly practical book brings religion to the forefront for many who would never read the Bible," Bartow says. "Written in ordinary language, adults will find it refreshingly different and youth will find it inspirational and entertaining. It is indeed a timeless story with a timely message of powerful biblical teachings."

"The Gospel According to Mary, Mother of Jesus" is as easy to read as an entertaining suspense novel, while at the same time as informative as a textbook. Creatively it presents the essence of the Gospel of faith, hope, and love. This engaging and insightful work flows tenderly from the heart of the aged mother of Jesus.

Spiritually poignant, Mary's entire gospel possesses a very touching human quality. Reading and studying Mary's Gospel will deepen ones faith, and greatly increase the reader's desire to study the Bible, especially the Gospels.

Further information about Pastor Bartow and this book may be obtained at the website www.wholenesspublications.com. Pastor Bartow is now scheduling radio, newspaper, TV and other interviews for March, April and May. Call (330) 437-1635 or write to publicity@wholenesspublications.com. (The Gospel According to Mary, Mother of Jesus by Donald W. Bartow; $22.99; 192 pages; 6 x 9; hardcover; ISBN 978-1-893042-15-5)