The gospel of Mary Magdalene
By: translation from the Coptic and commentary by Jean-Yves Leloup ; English translation and notes by Joseph Rowe ; [foreword by Jacob Needleman].
Contributors: Leloup, Jean-Yves.; Rowe, Joseph, 1942-
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Rochester, Vt
Language: eng; cop
Number of pages: 178
Subjects: Gospel of Mary -- Commentaries.; Gnosticism.
Work titles: Gospel of Mary. English & Coptic.
Description: No figure in biblical scholarship has been the subject of more controversy and debate than Mary Magdalene. As the first witness to the Resurrection, Mary was considered by the apostle John to be the founder of Christianity. In most, theological studies she has been depicted as a reformed prostitute, the redeemed sinner who exemplifies Christ's mercy. Today's reader can ponder her role through references in the four canonical gospels and in the Gnostic gospels of Philip, Thomas, Peter, and Bartholomew rejected by the early Christian church. Mary's own gospel is among these Gnostic texts but until now has remained unknown to the public at large.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-178).
Table of contents: title: Contents: The gospel of Mary Magdalene; title: Text with commentary.