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Presents a new translation of the Gospel of Mary, discusses its presentation of the teachings of Jesus, and compares it to other early Christian writings in the context of early Church teachings.
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53 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
THE GOSPEL OF MARY OF MAGDALA is a scholarly work written in a very readable style for the general public. The book includes an account of the gospel's discovery in Egypt near the end of the nioneteenth century. It also contains a translation of the gospel and a discussion of its importance during the early development of Christianity. The chapter on the history of Christianity is particularly interesting. An impressive array of notes and lists of terms and sources as well as works cited can be found at the end of the text.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How did Karen King pull a riveting 200 page rabbit out of an ancient, several page long hat? The good news that it was no trick. This gospel and King's commentary are substantial.
I have a special place in my heart for scholars who can reach me at my level: not by dumbing down their message but by lifting me up via gifted explanation. Karen King is indeed gifted.
That gift consists not just of knowledge and communication skills, but of a deep honesty that keeps her open and, it seems, a deep humanity that enables her to reach out to scholars and laypeople alike. Although the role of women is necessarily a vital part of "The Gospel of Mary" and of this book, as a male reader I felt totally included. The author of "The Gospel of Mary" and Karen King both speak to all of us. It is difficult not to feel proud of Mary (and King) and distressed that so many men have failed to extend the same inclusiveness to women.
Before being lost, "The Gospel of Mary" was circulated for several centuries: hopefully now it and King's "Gospel of Mary of Magdala" will be known for many more. As King translated from this gospel: "Anyone with two ears capable of hearing should listen!"
I have a special place in my heart for scholars who can reach me at my level: not by dumbing down their message but by lifting me up via gifted explanation. Karen King is indeed gifted.
That gift consists not just of knowledge and communication skills, but of a deep honesty that keeps her open and, it seems, a deep humanity that enables her to reach out to scholars and laypeople alike. Although the role of women is necessarily a vital part of "The Gospel of Mary" and of this book, as a male reader I felt totally included. The author of "The Gospel of Mary" and Karen King both speak to all of us. It is difficult not to feel proud of Mary (and King) and distressed that so many men have failed to extend the same inclusiveness to women.
Before being lost, "The Gospel of Mary" was circulated for several centuries: hopefully now it and King's "Gospel of Mary of Magdala" will be known for many more. As King translated from this gospel: "Anyone with two ears capable of hearing should listen!"
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fascinating book. The author makes clear the church's demonising of Mary (prostitute etc).
The wholesale removal of women from positions of authority in the church is evident, as is the jealousy of
the apostles and their infighting. The massive church takeover of the Roman Empire and its subsequent condemnation of
non-conformity, aka heresy, is still evident today.
But this is a balanced writing and not a judgemental scarification of the church. The evidence, though, is plain to see.
A good,thought provoking read.
The wholesale removal of women from positions of authority in the church is evident, as is the jealousy of
the apostles and their infighting. The massive church takeover of the Roman Empire and its subsequent condemnation of
non-conformity, aka heresy, is still evident today.
But this is a balanced writing and not a judgemental scarification of the church. The evidence, though, is plain to see.
A good,thought provoking read.
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Hand it Over to the Ladies
This work by Karen L King is well researched, beautifully written and very readable. Best of all, it researches honestly into the early days of Christianity in an open-minded,... Read more
Published 11 days ago by H. A. Weedon
Well, who knew?
If you think you know Christianity, think again.
The Gospel of Mary Magdala, discovered in a cave in Egypt in 1945 along with several other hidden texts, gives us a... Read more
The Gospel of Mary Magdala, discovered in a cave in Egypt in 1945 along with several other hidden texts, gives us a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by jacketi
What can this gospel really tell us?
Karen L. King's "The Gospel of Mary of Magdala" provides her own translation of the Coptic text, plus following on from this an extended commentary. Read more
Published 11 months ago by E. L. Wisty
profound and uplifting for women!!!!
I found that this was a very profound and esoteric gospel.
Yet presented in a form of great simplicity. A good translation. Read more
Yet presented in a form of great simplicity. A good translation. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2006 by Mr. L. Banton
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