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by Karen L. King
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Readers largely praised Karen L. King’s study as a rigorous, context-rich translation and analysis of the fragmentary Gospel of Mary, valuing its illumination of early Christian diversity and women’s leadership and its challenge to long-standing myths about Mary Magdalene. Many found it insightful and historically important, though several noted an academic density that can feel dry or repetitive, with heavy commentary compared to the brief primary text. A minority criticized what they saw as speculative leaps or a feminist tilt presented too confidently, while others found it accessible enough for non-specialists. Overall, it’s viewed as a provocative, well-researched work best suited to readers interested in theology and early church history.
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Few people today are acquainted with the Gospel of Mary.
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- Title The Gospel of Mary of Magdala
- Author Karen L. King
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 242
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Polebridge Press, Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A.
- Publication date 2003-01-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780944344583 / 0944344585
- Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 1.52 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Academic
- Category Religion - Commentaries / Reference
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2003062350
- Dewey Decimal Code 229.8
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- Choice, 06/01/2004, Page 1898
- Library Journal, 12/01/2003, Page 128
- Publishers Weekly, 10/13/2003, Page 76
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