Mary Magdalene has a ton of conspiracy theories swirling around her. Most are pure speculation. But a recent study by a Duke ...

The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided ...

In Michelangelo’s version, Magdalene’s golden hair flows over her shoulders, exposing a bony clavicle as she leans forward to kiss ... of Mary is how it ends: with an argument. After Jesus ...

Are women ever really trusted, except perhaps as mothers? Even then, in Christian contexts women often find that we are still ...

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese tells the tale of St. Mary Magdalene, a once-demon-possessed woman who ...

Her research focuses on textual criticism, Mary Magdalene ... is to Mary Magdalene. Here’s the reason that it really matters: right now in your Bible as it is translated, Martha, not Mary, gives the ...

Texts discovered in the mid-20th Century raised further questions about the nature of her relationship with Jesus. Mary Magdalene is first mentioned by name in Mark, the second Gospel. However ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.