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published
April 13th 2007
by Vintage Books
binding
Paperback, 256 pages
isbn
0099507692
(isbn13: 9780099507697)
description
Once, there were four Gospels — by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Now there is a fifth — the Gospel according to Mary Magdalene.
In the parched soil of ...more
Now there is a fifth — the Gospel according to Mary Magdalene.
In the parched soil of ...more
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Read in June, 2008
It's not often I can't finish a book but this one just didn't grab me at all. I thought it might be interesting but it wasn't. A lot of people have said it's controversial and passionate but for me it just didn't show me anything new. I'm not at all shocked by the idea that Jesus might have had sex, that he might have been in love with someone. The idea that women need to be liberated and celebrated in the Bible isn't a great cause of mine. I believe if you are a true Christian then you kno...more
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The Secret Gospel of Mary Magdene is a novel loosely based on the life of Jesus and the apostles. The story is told from Mary’s perspective and presents many un-orthodox and feministic views about God and Biblical events. I had a hard time with some of the concepts explored, especially Mary M’s affair with Jesus outside of marriage. I took the book with a grain of salt but found it controversial.
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For DaVinci code people, a must. It does, however, shed light on how various writings became elements of the new testament. Interesting if your into this kinda stuff!
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