Mary, Called Magdalene (2002 George), novel

Mary, Called Magdalene is a novel by Margaret George.

Abstract

Draws on the Bible, Christian tradition and secular historical research to present a fictional portrait of Mary of Magdala as she becomes part of Jesus' circle of disciples and comes into a realization of her faith.

"The New York Times-bestselling author of Elizabeth I brilliantly reimagines the story of the most mysterious woman in the Bible ... Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute, a female divinity figure, a church leader, or all of those? Biblical references to her are tantalizingly brief, but we do know that she was the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared—and the one commissioned to tell others the good news, earning her the ancient honorific, "Apostle to the Apostles." Today, Mary continues to spark controversy, curiosity, and veneration. In a vivid re-creation of Mary Magdalene's life story, Margaret George convincingly captures this renowned woman's voice as she moves from girlhood to womanhood, becomes part of the circle of disciples, and comes to grips with the divine. Grounded in biblical scholarship and secular research, this fascinating historical novel is also, ultimately, "the diary of a soul."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in New York, NY: Viking, 2002.

External links

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