Gospels Of Mary: The Secret Tradition Of Mary Magdalene, The Companion O f Jesus

Mary Magdalene, Jesus's Closest Disciple

Marvin Meyer, one of the foremost scholars of the Gnostic Gospels:

• translates and introduces the Gnostic and New Testament texts that together reveal the story and importance of Mary Magdalene
• includes new translations of the Gospels of Mary, Thomas, Philip, and related texts about Mary Magdalene
• discloses, with Esther A. De Boer, the long-suppressed story of Mary's vital role in the life of Jesus and in the formative period after his crucifixion
• presents as authentically as possible the real Mary Magdalene