There are aspects that I have always believed, some that are new, but feel true, and others that dont fit into my belief system. And the earth does not rescue us from the cunning of the gods; for it too is full of things that confound the senses. We can feel lost to it. It is a gifting through the act. Proud member All Quotes But neither theory penitent prostitute or devoted spouse actually matches what can be said about Mary Magdalene from whats written in the Bible: She was a woman from Magdala, a small Galilean town known for its fishing, who became a female disciple and was first witness to Jesus resurrection, the cornerstone of Christianity. Its thought the text was written some time in the 2nd century, but some scholars claim it overlaps Jesus lifetime. In the story of the. This is the wisdom, the voice of Christ from the heart of a woman, that was torn out and most likely destroyed before the rest of her gospel was buried. Some historians claim that it was not Mary Magdalene that poured out perfume onto Jesus feet, but rather Mary of Bethany. But this book, for all of its potential flaws or self-indulgences, the very subject matter of this book dismantles an orthodoxy for the oppressor and opens up a whole new level of spiritual wonder. Be the first to learn about new releases! Mary Magdalene has been an incredibly popular subject in western art. The Gospel of Mary, believed to have been written in the 3rd century, reveals a Mary Magdalene who had a special relationship with Jesus and possessed a deeper understanding of his teachings.. Thus, when writing about her, it was necessary to clarify which Mary. Mary Magdalene has been represented in many different ways throughout history, especially during the Baroque and Renaissance periods. But if its the least bit exciting, give it a shot. She's been apostle to the apostles. But at times we can sense it, when that vast silence has settled over the earth. Ask questions of yourself. She's related in iconographical background to Isis in the ancient world, or the Virgin Mary in our modern Western World., Judas. Her story challenges ideas about spirituality, and the role of women in religion. Misunderstanding Mr. Mister Jesus said to them, When you make the two into one, and when you make the inner like the outer and the outer like the inner, and the upper like the lower, and when you make male and female into a single one, so that the male will not be male nor the female be female, when you make eyes in place of an, All you have to do is write one true sentence. And all we need to do is to turn inward (again and again); to meditate, like Mary Magdalene, in the way her gospel directs us, so that we can see past the ego of our own little lives to whats more real, and lasting, and infinite, and already here, within. Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. A gospel, as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels that the Christian bible contains, was buried deep in the Egyptian desert after an edict was sent out in the 4th century to have all copies of it destroyed. I could FEEL the truth in it. Luke mentions the group but does not identify them. It's none of your business how other people spend their money., Judas. 'She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, 'Rabboni!' Mark and Luke recorded the healing of demons from Marys life in their Gospel accounts. What Mary lived daily is the faith we all strive to achieve. There are some who claim she married the apostle John, and others that she accompanied him to Ephesus. It certainly has worked all these years for MM., The Way is a way of being that incorporates seeing the Inner Radiant Light, as opposed to being focused on whats happening externally. Sex worker, saint, sinner, witness, wife. Mary Magdalene. The Gospel is Mary did not make the cut because it is not a patriarchal interpretation of Christs teachings and is, instead, an ascent narrative. 5) Peter said to Mary, Sister we know that the Savior loved you more than the rest of woman. Its the soul that rises. She lives with her old-soul son and his exuberant goldfish, Bob. Its about really waking up to the fact that our system of understanding the world is no longer serving us., Fear is normal, expected. Sin is an adultery, or an illegitimate mixing, a mistaking of the ego for the true self, rather than remembering that the true self is the soul. This human body is the souls chance to be here. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I wanted to know more about the gospel of Mary, but this book only took snippets and sermonized them. Interesting analysis of the Gospel of Mary, one of the gospels that did not make the cut at Nicea (where flat out forgeries DID make the cut). A parallel in more recent history is the Southern churches before the Civil War who were all full of moral fervor for slavery. Strip away the labels of prostitute or wife, and Mary Magdalene still remains a controversial figure. I dont know how to do justice to the power and beauty of this book. Knowing that there is a place for your neighbour, and there is a place for power, and theres a place for trees and theres a place for birds and plants. "Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. I think they probably got it on, Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Welcome back. Follow it! Why has She apparently disappeared from Judaism, Christianity and Islam? Words are the egos favorite outfits. Let's look deeper into theses false stereotypes. Things are very taciturn! Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them." [In the film] shes really close to Jesus, not because of some kind of love affair, but just because shegets Jesus in a way that the other disciples dont, Bond says. Mary Magdalene was one of several women who traveled with Jesus and his disciples and gave them material support. Its so bright. We both valued family above all else. Every energy is of equal value., do share my knowledge with some of the healers. Menu. you will always have the poor, but you will not always have me, that she was involved in prostitution or had an immoral past. You would think a sea of flame is blazing behind the clouds. Meggan Watterson, the author of Mary Magdalene Revealed, is a Harvard-trained theologian. Mary told the disciples that she had indeed "seen the Lord." This is the last we read of Mary Magdalene from Scripture. An archeologist sifts through sediment to find objects buried long ago, and a theologian sifts through words, trying in vain to find the first word, the real truth, and not some edited version of it., what Ive come to understand is that its the soul that rises, not me, not my ego, not anything human that I am. I haven't been this excited or awakened by a book for a decade. Meggan Watterson Its referring to those moments when we get so caught up in what we want, we cant see the bigger picture. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In the Gnostic Gospels, we learn that Mary Magdalene was probably the closest disciple of the Christos, the one whom the Master taught the most arcane esoteric wisdom. That is who you are., If how we see, truly see, is not with eyesight, but with a vision, a form of spiritual perception that allows us to know whats real, whats lasting, whats actually true, if this comes from within us; then no one has power over us., Im so sorry I hurt you. Finally, the Gospels record that Mary Magdalene prepared Jesus' body for burial. This human body is the souls chance to be here., Sin in Marys gospel is not about a long list of moral or religious laws; its not about wrong action. Now off to reread a chapter and readjust my itchy attitude. We say that eventually she will learn that the Divine Being and [she] are One., Water is Consciousness of giving, healing. She was one of many Marys that followed Jesus, being that it was the most common name for a Jewish female. She knew she would not have a life if not for Him. Then Mary Magdalene stands up to encourage them, recalling Christ's continual presence with them: "Do not weep, and do not grieve, and do not doubt; for his grace will be with you completely, and will protect you."51 Peter invites Mary to "tell us the words of the Savior which you remember."52 But to Peter's surprise, Mary does not tell anecdotes The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments confirmed the English translation of the Preface for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene on . But in the first century, no woman would touch the naked body of a dead rabbi, unless she was family. Its about the quality and intensity of our existence. I have no trouble believing this. Yet, in stripping away the myths, this film portrayal of Mary Magdalene underlines what some scholars see as the real and unexpected reason why shes so controversial. Mary Magdalene Revealed Paperback by Meggan Watterson (Author) 2,328 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $19.95 13 Used from $15.96 2 New from $24.97 Paperback $18.49 6 Used from $12.57 6 New from $14.49 Great on Kindle Great Experience. (Which can make it hard to hear, and to find.) The film draws partially from the Gospel of Mary, a very mysterious document discovered in the 19th century, Taylor says. She may even be considered the first apostle . MARCELLUS: But look, Agathon, what strange dark light is glowing amongst the clouds. Meggan Watterson is a theologian who studied at Harvard Divinity School and Columbia Universitys Theological Seminary. Images. You might even suspect that up there above us, in unattainable heights, something is taking place of which we shall never know. Jesus, Real, Drinking. You ask and it keeps silent. These writings and Meggans perspective are revolutionary and worth considering. until she could no longer physically see her Savior. Mary Madelines gospels shine a light on the good. I believe Mary got the raw end of the deal, having been demoted (and shamed), in history, by a male dominated hierarchy that certainly didn't have her best interests in mind. The male apostles of the Christos demonstrated both their jealousy and respect for the wisdom and position of Mary Magdalene., In fact, the figure in The Last Supper is not a woman: only the most partisan reading can place Mary Magdalene in the scene. There Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out Luke 8:1-2. Mary Magdalene Quotes. The word soul to me describes that eternal aspect of our being; an aspect that allows us to feel loved, and to experience that we are love.