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Beloved disciple, the misunderstood legacy of Mary Magdalene, the woman closest to Jesus, Robin Griffith-Jones

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-276) and index

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191931949

Robin Griffith-Jones

the misunderstood legacy of Mary Magdalene, the woman closest to Jesus

Examines the life of Mary Magdalene, discussing the possibility of her marriage to Jesus, her leadership of the early church, and the ways in which her character has been interpreted throughout history

Pt. 1. Mary of Magdalene in the New Testament. With Jesus in Galilee -- At Jesus's death and resurrection -- In paradise -- Pt. 2. Toward the gnostic Magdalene. Making Mary male -- Not a Christian, but a Christ -- Wisdom, Eve, and Mary Magdalene -- United in the bridal bedroom -- The Gospel of Mary -- Faith-wisdom -- Pt. 3. The travels of Mary Magdalene. From the Magdalene to La Madeleine -- The nuptials of God -- Appendix A. Jesus and the sinful woman -- Appendix B. The gnostics and the female powers of creation