Mary of Magdala
Subtitle: apostle and leader
By: Mary R. Thompson.
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 145
Subjects: Mary Magdalene, Saint.
Description: Was the real Mary of Magdala a devoted disciple of Christ, a penitent, or a prostitute? Mary of Magdala: Apostle and Leader is a fascinating examination of the actual written accounts referring to Mary. The result is a portrait of the various images of Mary of Magdala that have emerged in different guises over the centuries.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-143) and index.