Marie appelée la Magdaléenne
Book Description
In this groundbreaking exploration of Christian history, Thierry Murcia challenges one of Christianity's most enduring assumptions about Mary Magdalene. Rather than accepting the traditional Western portrayal of her as a repentant prostitute, Murcia reveals how this characterization emerged relatively late in Rome during the sixth century and lacks historical foundation.
The author uncovers a fascinating alternative tradition that flourished in early Eastern Christianity, where Mary Magdalene was actually identified with Mary, the mother of Jesus. This perspective, once considered orthodox, enjoyed widespread acceptance throughout the early centuries of the Church before gradually disappearing from mainstream Christian thought.
Through meticulous examination of previously overlooked or dismissed historical documents, Murcia demonstrates how this ancient tradition finds its roots directly within the Gospels themselves. He presents compelling evidence that the two Marys never appear simultaneously in the biblical narratives, suggesting they may represent the same person. Even the apparent exception at Calvary in John's Gospel, upon closer analysis, supports this unified interpretation.
This scholarly investigation offers readers a profound reconsideration of early Christian beliefs and the evolution of religious doctrine. Murcia's research illuminates how certain interpretations became dominant while others were forgotten, providing valuable insights into the complex development of Christian tradition and the historical figure of Mary Magdalene herself.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 420 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Chrétienté
- ✓ Explore Cult
- ✓ Explore Histoire religieuse
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
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