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The figure of Mary Magdalen has fascinated and perplexed people for centuries. This title explores the puzzle of how a figure who makes only three brief appearances in the Gospels has become a focus for so much speculation. It provides an analysis of this woman, illustrated with depictions of Mary Magdalen through the centuries.
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From the pages of the Bible we know very little about Mary Magdalene, but for over two thousand years she has exerted an endless fascination. Throughout history, this enigmatic woman has been portrayed in countless ways, so that the absence of actual historical evidence is outweighed by the wealth of legend, myth and speculation about her.In this book, Robin Griffith-Jones sifts through the historical records, gnostic writings and literature, and examines some of the most evocative depictions of her in art which are reproduced here. He leads us in a quest to find the real Mary Magdalene and answers to some of the questions that have intrigued every generation.
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