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The Gospels of Mary: The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene, the Companion of Jesus
Contributor(s): Meyer, Marvin W. (Author), de Boer, Esther A. (Author)
ISBN: 006083451X     ISBN-13: 9780060834517
Publisher: HarperOne
OUR PRICE:   $11.69  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2006
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Annotation: With the recent surge of interest in Mary Magdalene brought forth by Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code," a renowned scholar delves into Mary's significance for understanding the origins of Christianity. This is a new translation of the Gospel of Mary, as well as Marvin W. Meyer's translations of significant portions of other Gnostic gospels and text in which Mary Magdalene plays a major part as Christ's closest disciple.HarperSanFrancisco
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity - History
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides
- Religion | Reference
Dewey: 229.8
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.39" W x 7.78" (0.35 lbs) 144 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Religious Orientation - Christian
- Theometrics - Mainline
 
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Publisher Description:

Mary Magdalene, Jesus's Closest Disciple

Marvin Meyer, one of the foremost scholars of the Gnostic Gospels:

  • translates and introduces the Gnostic and New Testament texts that together reveal the story and importance of Mary Magdalene

  • includes new translations of the Gospels of Mary, Thomas, Philip, and related texts about Mary Magdalene

  • discloses, with Esther A. De Boer, the long-suppressed story of Mary's vital role in the life of Jesus and in the formative period after his crucifixion

  • presents as authentically as possible the real Mary Magdalene

Contributor Bio(s): Meyer, Marvin W.: -

Marvin Meyer is one of the foremost scholars on early Christianity and texts about Jesus outside the New Testament. He is Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies at Chapman University in Orange, California. Among his recent books are The Gospel of Judas, The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus, The Gospels of Mary, The Gospel of Thomas, and The Nag Hammadi Scriptures.

de Boer, Esther A.: -

Esther A. De Boer, Ph.D., is the author of Mary Magdalene: Beyond the Myth.