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The Meaning of Mary Magdalene

Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity

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The Meaning of Mary Magdalene

By: Cynthia Bourgeault
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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Mary 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, Cynthia Bourgeault examines the Bible, church tradition, art, legend, and newly discovered texts to see what's there. She then applies her own reasoning and intuition, informed by the wisdom of the ages-old Christian contemplative tradition. What emerges is a radical view of Mary Magdalene as Jesus' most important disciple, the one he considered to understand his teaching best. That teaching was characterized by a nondualistic approach to the world and by a deep understanding of the value of the feminine. Cynthia shows how an understanding of Mary Magdalene can revitalize contemporary Christianity, how Christians and others can, through her, find their way to Jesus' original teachings and apply them to their modern lives.

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I found this book to be utterly fascinating. I agree that for too long has Christianity been conveyed through a patriarchal lens. Having studied the Aramaic teachings, women outnumbered men as Yeshua's first followers.
Lastly, a philosophically and sensitive portrayal of perhaps one the most misunderstood women in the Bible.
Thank you.

Fascinating and deeply referential

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Loved this book - I wish I could give a copy to every church leader!

Insightful and deeply moving

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Filling in all the feminine mystical gaps I’ve found in the canonical texts. Thorough and well researched with an uplifting ending of hope.

Stunning

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cleared away the cobwebs from my eyes ... loved it and the narrator. highly recommend

loved it

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A superb book well balanced and interesting to see how the author deduced this stream of consciousness it is truly eye opening and a great book which will help us all to approach the esoteric future of Christ.

Transformational

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i abdolutely loved this. it is a beautiful refelection on the importance of being inclusive of all the feminine spirituality and the oneness that a bond of woman and man is which transcends the church

a spiritual and intellectual treat

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Really well read and great sound regarding recording. Very interesting content and well considered. A very touchy subject that’s presented in a very logical way.

Wonderful

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A bold exploration of the role of Mary Magdalene. Challenging and thought provoking. Tackles some taboo topics within the church but without aiming to be deliberately proactive but rather to awaken the reader to the possibilities within the gospel.

Shedding new light on the subject of Mary M.

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Truth spoke to my heart and my knowing through every page. A life changing book that brought so many things together for me. Thank you Cynthia

Magical insight

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Cynthia both describes and supports her vision which puts words to what I have tentatively known and sought to articulate. Now to silences in order to live it.

What a beautiful awakening

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