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From medieval times, through the Renaissance and down to the present day, Mary Magdalene has been among the most painted and sculpted of all classical figures. Artists have adored her and churches have been consecrated to her but, for all that, she has been constantly vilified by the Christian religious establishment. In the New Testament Gospels, Mary is given as Jesus¹ companion, his financial sponsor, and a woman that he loved. Church doctrine, however, claims her to have been a sinful harlot, albeit a repentant sinner who was finally admitted to the sainthood as late as 1969.
Legacy of the Magdalene follows the life of Mary as it has been portrayed in the world of fine art, while also investigating why so many of her depictions are of non-biblical events. In this regard, we find evidence of Magdalene passages deleted from the original Gospels before they were approved for New Testament inclusion in the 4th century. Additionally, much is learned from other Gospels that were omitted entirely from the canonical selection. The story that emerges is one of Mary¹s nuptial relationship with Jesus, her subsequent exile from Judaea, and the persecution of her heirs by a succession of Roman emperors.
book reviews
- The Sunday Times
An explosive historical detective story, presenting secret archives on the mysterious life of Mary Magdalene and the real hidden lineage of Jesus. - Nexus Magazine
This brilliant new work, pieces together that Mary Magdalene was an integral part of the fledgling Nazarene Christian movement. These revelations have huge implications. - New Dawn
Best selling author and scholar Laurence Gardner reveals little known facts on Mary Magdalene's importance in medieval Europe and why the Church worked so hard to slander her name. - Unknown Country Radio
Gardner is back with smoking gun. Proof about what really happened during the life of Christ and after. - Female First UK
Laurence Gardner is a mastermind of unravelling mysteries, revealing many furtive truths in his books.
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