The Crucifixion of Mary Magdalene
Author | : Richard J. Hooper |
Publisher | : Sanctuary Publications, Inc |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0974699543 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780974699547 |
Rating | : 4/5 (547 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Crucifixion of Mary Magdalene written by Richard J. Hooper and published by Sanctuary Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A careful study of Christian origins and detailed analysis of all the canonical, apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels in which Mary Magdalene appears. Considered the first apostle of Christianity by early Christians, the author explains why the patriarchs of the early church found it necessary, instead, to reinvent Mary as a wanton woman, rather than Jesus' most favored disciple.