Short description
In the parched soil of Provence, a fifth gospel has been discovered, Mary Magdalene's account of Jesus' teaching and her relationship with him. This book unveils a Christianity which embraces the female equally with the male and acknowledges and celebrates women's spirituality. It is also a story centred on Mary as the wellspring of womanhood.
Long description
In the parched soil of Provence, a fifth gospel has been discovered, Mary Magdalene's account of Jesus' teaching and her relationship with him. It is a book of revelation, for it unveils a new Christianity, one which embraces the female equally with the male and acknowledges and celebrates women's spirituality. It is also a passionate story of love and search, of separation and rebirth, centred on Mary as the wellspring of womanhood. The Secret Gospel of Mary Magdalene is a brilliant and moving vision that is also startlingly modern in its conclusions.
Review
Bold and moving.
- Guardian
By her rich use of symbols and metaphor she transforms feminist cliche into something alive and moving.
- Times Literary Supplement