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A review by stubborn_girl
The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by Cynthia Bourgeault
5.0
I have to give this book an A because despite its annoying drive at truths I do not hold, it was very well written and provided a lot of tangents to explore. I bought some of the books she referenced in order to continue my study.
I took her course on Mary Magdalene through the center for action and contemplation which is where I learned about this book.
It is the second book I have read by her, centering prayer being the first.
I differ with a lot of what she has said, including ordination of women to the priesthood. It’s not in line to with what I know to be true, and neither is Jesus and Mary having a special relationship .
I am in the Eastern Church and she seems to be writing for a Western audience where the priesthood is celibate . In the Eastern Church marriage is an equal path to salvation . Jesus Christ doesn’t have to have a special relationship with Mary Magdalene to make it so.
Perhaps my opinion may change after reading more on the subject, perhaps not. I do appreciate the hard work Rev. Cynthia put into this book.
I took her course on Mary Magdalene through the center for action and contemplation which is where I learned about this book.
It is the second book I have read by her, centering prayer being the first.
I differ with a lot of what she has said, including ordination of women to the priesthood. It’s not in line to with what I know to be true, and neither is Jesus and Mary having a special relationship .
I am in the Eastern Church and she seems to be writing for a Western audience where the priesthood is celibate . In the Eastern Church marriage is an equal path to salvation . Jesus Christ doesn’t have to have a special relationship with Mary Magdalene to make it so.
Perhaps my opinion may change after reading more on the subject, perhaps not. I do appreciate the hard work Rev. Cynthia put into this book.