Mary Magdalene

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Description: Christians have imagined Mary Magdalene as the repentant prostitute for well over a thousand years, but now, after the discovery of the Gospel of Mary and other early Christian writings, we know there is not a shred of truth to that. She was also the one person most closely associated with the resurrection of Jesus. Was she actually one of Jesus’s disciples? Or even the first apostle? In our own complex and confusing world of the 21st century, what we learn from Mary can startle us with refreshing spiritual insights. They are profoundly relevant today for men and women who resonate with the teachings and acts of Jesus.Learning the Inspiration and Controversies Surrounding Mary Magdalene· Who was Mary?· Why is the Gospel of Mary so valuable?· How shall we understand Mary's most important teachings?· What were the controversies and why do they matter?· How does Mary relate to the Bible?· What could Mary's life and teachings mean to us today?Mary Magdalene deserves to be better known and understood. As we unshackle her story from the myth created by early patriarchal Christian leaders, we will discover a powerful and influential leader among the Christ people.Contents and OverviewSection 1. In this section, we will introduce Mary and why she means so much to so many people in so many different contexts.Section 2. We will become familiar with the Gospel of Mary, an ancient second-century text that is rich with feminist and spiritual meaning. You’ll see that it raises all kinds of questions about the way we’ve been taught to think about many things - such as who Mary was, her relationship with the other disciples, and the meaning of some of Jesus’s teachings.Section 3. We will examine the spiritual teachings from the Gospel of Mary. These discussions will undoubtedly open our eyes to seeing the Bible and first Jesus followers in a different ligh
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