The Magdalene in the Reformation

by Margaret Arnold

Book Overview

Prostitute, apostle, evangelist--the conversion of Mary Magdalene from sinner to saint is one of the Christian tradition's most compelling stories, and one of the most controversial. The identity of the woman--or, more likely, women--represented by this iconic figure has been the subject of dispute since the Church's earliest days. Much less appreciated is the critical role the Magdalene played in remaking modern Christianity.

In a vivid...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674979990
• ISBN13: 9780674979994
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"