Beloved Disciple: The Misunderstood Legacy of Mary Magdalene, the Woman Closest to Jesus

by Robin Griffith-Jones

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006119199X
• ISBN13: 9780061191992
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"