What does it mean to truly know yourself? How can divine wisdom guide us toward spiritual transformation?The Gospel of Mary Magdalene: Mystical Teachings on Love, Wisdom, and Inner Transformation offers a modern translation of one of the most profound and inspiring texts of early Christian mysticism. Attributed to Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus, this ancient work reveals her teachings on the nature of the soul, the importance of inner wisdom, and the transfo...

--WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER-- The Gospel of Mary Magdalene reveals a very different love story from the one we've come to refer to as Christianity. Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary's gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains.A gospel, as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels that the Christian bible contains, was buried deep in the Egyptian desert after an edict was sent out in the 4th century...

Of all the New Testament characters, few - other than Jesus himself - have exerted such an enduring fascination as Mary Magdalene, believed by the Church to have been a reformed prostitute. Yet her never-ending appeal is odd for one who appears so briefly - and then so elusively - in the Bible: so what has made her so entrancing to generations of Christians and non-Christians alike? Was she, as many now argue, actually Jesus' wife and the mother of his children? And why is she intimately c...

Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus and played a crucial role in the early Christian movement. While little is known about her early life, she is mentioned in the Gospels as being a financial supporter of Jesus and his ministry and as being present at key moments in his ministry, including his crucifixion and resurrection. She is often referred to as the "apostle to the apostles" for her role in spreading the news of Jesus' resurrection to the other disciples.

"Brilliant . . . Essential reading for anyone who cares about Church history and gender equality. . . . speaks to our times with impressive relevance." — Reading in TranslationFrom one of Italy's most renowned historians of religion, an exciting new portrait of one of Christianity's most complex—and most misunderstood—figures: Mary MagdaleneJesus' favorite and most devoted disciple? A prostitute shunned from her community? A symbol of female leadersh...

Long maligned as a prostitute or a woman of questionable reputation, Mary Magdalene's murky story seems lost to the sands of time. Now a portrait of this enigmatic woman comes to life in the hands of an imaginative master storyteller. Diana Wallis Taylor's Mary is a woman devastated by circumstances beyond her control and plagued with terrifying dreams--until she has a life-changing confrontation with the Savior.Lovers of historical and biblical fiction will find this creative tell...

The author of The Wisdom Jesus takes readers on a journey to discover the real Mary Magdalene—and finds a powerful, ancient model for 21st-century spiritualityMary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry evidence?In her effort to answer that question, Cyn...

Mary Magdalene holds a pivotal role in the Gospels, particularly in the context of the resurrection narrative. As the first individual to witness the risen Christ, her encounter is significant not only for its historical implications but also for its theological depth. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all highlight her presence at the tomb, demonstrating her integral role in the resurrection story. Each account sheds light on her character, portraying her as a devoted follower ...

Drawing on Celtic Christianity, the ancient Nag Hammadi discoveries and contemporary spiritual insight – particularly the work of Rudolf Steiner – Danielle van Dijk retraces the footsteps of Mary Magdalene across ancient Palestine, France, England, Italy and Spain. Visiting places where the Magdalene has been memorialized, she reveals a hidden geography woven through sacred landscapes and forgotten histories. Along the way, van Dijk uncovers veiled layers of Gnosis – the Wisdom of the Hear...

From faithful apostle and seductress to feminist icon, Mary Magdalene's many complex roles in Christian history have fascinated us for 2000 years. Illustrated in full colour, this visual history reveals how images and presentations have created a Mary who is often far different from the real woman, the first witness of the Resurrection in the gospels, or even from her appearances in the works of the Church Fathers.Beginning with the earliest sources, uncover who the real Mary was, ...

Mary Magdalene was one of the prominent women present in the New Testament. She is one of Jesus' most faithful speakers, and always believed that he was the true Messiah. Resurrecting, the first person Jesus appeared to was Mary Magdalene. She had gone to the tomb to prepare the Jesus body with perfumes but when she saw the body was no longer there she began to cry. At that moment Jesus appeared and asked why she was crying. Without the Master, at first, he wondered what had been taken fro...

“After that, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Mary Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out—and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.” - Luke 8:1-3Mary Magdalene is one of the most talked about figures in modern Christianity, a woman who mainstream media and modern sensibilities can hold with more convict...