The Chosen One - Mary's Story

Every Jewish girl hoped she would be the chosen one to bear the Christ-Child. What an honor and privilege it would be - but did Mary really understand what that meant? An illegitimate birth in those days was not only a public disgrace and embarrassment. It could mean death, and now she was betrothed and bound by law to Joseph. But obediently, willingly, she declared, I am God's handmaiden, let it be unto me as you said. She only hoped Joseph would understand The Chosen One - Mary's Story is a fictional account of Mary, Mother of Jesus, based on the holy scriptures, tradition, legend, and historical facts. What were her thoughts? How did those around her respond? And what about Joseph? How would he explain that his betrothed was pregnant?