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<p>Mary Magdalene was the woman healed of her possession by seven devils and was the first to see the risen Jesus on Easter Day. Was she also the reformed prostitute who washed Jesus's feet with her tears? Was she the sister of the raised Lazarus? Did she marry Jesus? And did she become a leader of the early churches, despite the opposition of Simon Peter (who later became the first pope)? For centuries Mary Magdalene has been shrouded in mystery, but in <b>Beloved Disciple</b> renowned scholar Robin Griffith-Jones cuts through the confusion to bring this extraordinary figure back to startling, fascinating life.</p><p>Griffith-Jones examines New Testament accounts, ancient Gnostic sources, such as the <b>Gospel of Mary</b>, as well as medieval and Renaissance accounts of Mary's life and travels in the years following her discovery of Jesus's empty tomb on Easter morning. <b>Beloved Disciple</b> addresses questions about Mary and Jesus that have long stirred passionate debate, exploring the roles and power of men and women in the early churches-issues that still haunt the Church.</p><p>Illustrated with some of the most beautiful images of this enigmatic figure ever produced, this bo

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Author

Griffith-Jones, Robin

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780061191992

Category

religious

Subjects

Christian, Fiction, Memoir

Rating

2.86 / 5 (21 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14