The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity by Bourgeault, Cynthia

Shambhala, 2010-09-13. paperback. Good. 5x0x8. Nice book. There is a small light stain in the lower margin corner of the 1st few pages.

Shambhala, 2010. Softcover. Very Good. 5x0x8. Mary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry evidence? In her effort to answer that question, Cynthia Bourgeault examines the Bible, church tradition, art, legend, and newly discovered texts to see what’s there. She then applies her own reasoning and intuition, informed by the wisdom of the ages-old Christian contemplative tradition. What emerges is a radical view of Mary Magdalene as Jesus’s most important disciple, the one he considered to understand his teaching best. That teaching was characterized by a nondualistic approach to the world and by a deep understanding of the value of the feminine. Cynthia shows how an understanding of Mary Magdalene can revitalize contemporary… Read More

Boston: Shambhala. Fine copy. 2010. Later prt.. softcover. 8vo, 289 pp. .

Shambhala, September 2010. Paperback. Used - Very Good.

Shambhala, 2010-09-14. 9.1.2010. paperback. Used: Good.

Shambhala Publications, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Shambhala Publications, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Shambhala Publications, Incorporated. Used - Like New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition.

Shambhala, 2010-09-14. Paperback. New.

pb. Good+. All pages and cover are intact. Possible minor highlighting and marginalia. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC.