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Mary Magdalene : a biography

by Bruce Chilton

This biography analyses Mary Magdalene's role in Jesus' ministry and her shifting legacy through ancient texts. It examines the suppression of female clergy in the early Church and explores how various traditions have influenced historical and modern depictions of her.

Accession 28594 ISBN 0385513178 Publisher Doubleday
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