The Gospels of Mary: The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene, the Companion of Jesus

Mary Magdalene, Jesus's Closest Disciple

Marvin Meyer, one of the foremost scholars of the Gnostic Gospels:

• translates and introduces the Gnostic and New Testament texts that together reveal the story and importance of Mary Magdalene

• includes new translations of the Gospels of Mary, Thomas, Philip, and related texts about Mary Magdalene

• discloses, with Esther A. De Boer, the long-suppressed story of Mary's vital role in the life of Jesus and in the formative period after his crucifixion

• presents as authentically as possible the real Mary Magdalene

Author: Marvin W. Meyer, Esther A. de Boer
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 03/14/2006
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.78h x 5.39w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780060834517

About the Author
Meyer, Marvin W.: -

Marvin Meyer is one of the foremost scholars on early Christianity and texts about Jesus outside the New Testament. He is Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies at Chapman University in Orange, California. Among his recent books are The Gospel of Judas, The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus, The Gospels of Mary, The Gospel of Thomas, and The Nag Hammadi Scriptures.

de Boer, Esther A.: -

Esther A. De Boer, Ph.D., is the author of Mary Magdalene: Beyond the Myth.