The Meaning of Mary Magdalene

by BOURGEAULT, CYNTHIA

• ISBN13: 9781590304952
• ISBN10: 1590304950
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2010-09-14
• Publisher: Shambhala

Summary

Was Jesus's most important disciple a woman?-A thoughtful and provocative analysis of the evidence by one of today's most respected contemplative teachers. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD, is an Episcopal priest, teacher, and retreat and conference leader. She is the author of several books, including Chanting the Psalms and Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Mary Magdalene as Apostle
Mary Magdalene in the Canonical Gospels	p. 3
The Woman with the Alabaster Jar	p. 17
The "Gnostic" Gospels	p. 30
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene	p. 43
Dying and Rising	p. 57
Winners and Losers	p. 74
Mary Magdalene as Beloved
Reclaiming the Path of Romantic Love	p. 85
The Great Identity Theft	p. 98
The Path of Conscious Love	p. 111
The Bridal Chamber	p. 126
Jesus and Mary Magdalene in the Bridal Chamber	p. 139
Substituted Love	p. 148
Mary Magdalene as Unitive Wisdom
First Apostle	p. 163
The Alchemical Feminine	p. 169
Anointing and Anointed	p. 181
Why France?	p. 191
The Wisdom Mary Magdalene	p. 206
Mary Magdalene and the Song of Songs	p. 221
The Anointing according to John	p. 233
The Passion of Mary Magdalene	p. 241
Notes	p. 243
Index	p. 275
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