1. Iconic Women of Islam and Christianity
Cynthia Bourgeault's opus, "The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity," offers a provocative study of the life of Mary Magdalene and her relationship with the prophet Jesus of Nazareth. ... Mary is seen as " first among the apostles" because she is Jesus' only disciple to fully understand his teachings and to successfully integrate them into her own life. ... "8 Coupled with the Gospel of Philip's startling description, "for Jesus used to walk with her and kissed her frequently upon the mouth," it can eas...
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