The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by Cynthia Bourgeault

The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by Cynthia Bourgeault

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's 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's original teachings and apply them to their modern lives.

Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest, theologian, and modern-day mystic. She is a founding director of an international network of Wisdom Schools and a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation. She has written several books, including The Wisdom Jesus, The Heart of Centering Prayer, and The Holy Trinity and the Rule of Three.

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ISBN 13	9781590304952
ISBN 10	1590304950
Title	The Meaning of Mary Magdalene
Author	Cynthia Bourgeault
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2010-09-14
Number of pages	304
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