Mary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet; if you look in the Bible; you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry evidence? In her effort to answer that question; Cynthia Bourgeault examines the Bible; church tradition; art; legend; and newly discovered texts to see what’s there. She then applies her own reasoning and intuition; informed by the wisdom of the ages-old Christian contemplative tradition. What emerges is a radical view of Mary Magdalene as Jesus’s most important disciple; the one he considered to understand his teaching best. That teaching was characterized by a nondualistic approach to the world and by a deep understanding of the value of the feminine. Cynthia shows how an understanding of Mary Magdalene can revitalize contemporary Christianity; how Christians and others can; through her; find their way to Jesus’s original teachings and apply them to their modern lives.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Attention-grabbing readBy Bruce BoertjeI found this book to be a riveting read. Three journals of Homer Jewett are compiled and presented here; along with numerous letters to and from him during the civil war. Homer's recording of events really bring the war home. It brought the boredom; and accompanying rush of battle; home in stark contrast. After the war Homer abruptly disappeared; never to be heard from again. What happened to him is still a mystery. Homer's writing style is gripping and engaging. Read this book and I doubt that you will be disappointed.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Diary and letters of Homer JewettBy booksrmywindowsWarning! I read the book on my Kindle; due to the way in which it was set out it was very difficult to read. Various sized fonts were used on footnotes; etc.;from the small to the microscopic; anyone with vision problems would find them impossible to read. I assume that the paper copies are better and I rated the book based upon the quality and the uniqueness of the diary and letters. Homer Jewett was; to say the least; a unique character. Although an Iowan he served with the 7th Missouri Cavalry; his experiences and approach to war give some feeling for the chaos that prevailed in Missouri.
