Mary, Called Magdalene
Mary, Called Magdalene by Margaret George is a reissue published by Penguin on May 27, 2003, featuring 672 pages in English. This book presents the untold story of Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in biblical history, exploring her life as a disciple of Jesus Christ and the complexities surrounding her identity. The narrative delves into the brief biblical references to her, examining the various interpretations of her role, including her designation as the first person to witness the risen Christ.
Readers will find a vivid re-creation of Mary Magdalene’s life, capturing her journey from girlhood to womanhood and her involvement with the circle of disciples. The book is grounded in both biblical scholarship and secular research, offering insights into her experiences and the divine. As it unfolds, Mary, Called Magdalene addresses themes of faith and identity, inviting readers to engage with the historical and biographical aspects of this enigmatic woman.
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The New York Times bestselling author of The Splendor Before the Dark reveals the untold story of Mary Magdalene—a disciple of Jesus Christ and the most mysterious woman in the Bible.
Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute, a female divinity figure, a church leader, or all of those? Biblical references to her are tantalizingly brief, but we do know that she was the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared—and the one commissioned to tell others the good news, earning her the ancient honorific, “Apostle to the Apostles.”
Today, Mary continues to spark controversy, curiosity, and veneration. In a vivid re-creation of Mary Magdalene’s life story, Margaret George convincingly captures this renowned woman’s voice as she moves from girlhood to womanhood, becomes part of the circle of disciples, and comes to grips with the divine.
While grounded in biblical scholarship and secular research, Mary, Called Magdalene ultimately transcends both history and fiction to become a “diary of a soul.”
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