The secret history of Mary Magdalene
By: Lynn Picknett
Publisher: Magpie Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9781849014472
Other titles: Christianity's hidden goddess
Description: Argues that Mary Magdalene was not merely the repentent prostitute of tradition, nor a leader of the apostles as some have suggested, but rather an African priestess, an associate of John the Baptist, and the consort of Jesus.
Notes: Originally published in 2003 with the title: Mary Magdalene : Christianity's hidden goddess.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-276) and index.