The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary Magdalene
Author | : Lesa Bellevie |
Publisher | : Alpha Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 1592573452 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781592573455 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Who was Mary Magdalene, really? Mary Magdalene plays a prominent role in the Bible, but who was she, really? How did her identity change from an intimate friend of Christ to a prostitute? The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary Magdaleneexplores the woman she was, who she might have been, what we know for a fact, and how the persona of Mary of Magdalene has been interpreted and reinterpreted over the last 2,000 years. " Offers a balanced, easy-to-follow look at a very controversial subject " Includes scriptural references throughout and a quick look-up appendix to track mentions of Mary Magdalene, as well as resources and a chronology