The Elect Lady

Every member of the Order of the Eastern Star knows Electa-the woman represented by the red point, the cup, and the virtues of charity, hospitality, and faithfulness under persecution. Yet the "elect lady" of 2 John is never clearly identified, and the biblical letter says nothing about the martyrdom described in the traditional story.

Who was the real woman behind Electa?

In The Elect Lady, Dr. Douglas Reece follows a fascinating trail through Scripture, early Christian testimony, archaeolog...