The Gospel of Mary Magdalene E-Book

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• Herausgeber: Aroha
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 16

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

"""""""The Gospel of Mary Magdalene"""" is an ancient apocryphal text that offers a fascinating insight into the figure of Mary Magdalene in the context of early Christianity. Although not part of the biblical canon, this gospel presents an intriguing account in which Mary Magdalene emerges as a spiritually enlightened and wise figure. The Gnostic text contains dialogues between Mary Magdalene and other disciples, including Jesus, revealing mystical teachings and esoteric knowledge. Throughout the narrative, Mary Magdalene stands out not only as a crucial witness to the Gospel events, but also as a bearer of spiritual teachings that challenge the conventional norms of her time. This Gospel offers a unique perspective on Mary Magdalene's spirituality and importance in the Christian tradition, exploring her intimate connection to Jesus and her role as a messenger of deeper truths. Although it has not been canonized, """"The Gospel of Mary Magdalene"""" remains an intriguing and thought-provoking work on the diversity of perspectives within early Christian communities and the enigmatic figure of Mary Magdalene in religious history.""""""

Leseprobe

THE GOSPEL OF MARY MAGDALENE

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(The disciples asked:1) "Teach us about the material world. Will it last forever or is everything impermanent?"2 The Saviour answered: “All that is created, everything that is formed, every natural thing, all exist interdependently3 in and with each other. Then each will be dissolved again back into its own roots. It is (the way of) nature that everything will eventually decompose back into its own elements4. Those who have ears, let them hear.”

Peter said to him: “While you are explaining everything to us, tell us one more thing: What is the sin of the world?5” The Saviour answered: “There is no such thing as sin6, you only make it appear when you act according to the habits of your adulterated nature: that is how what you call 'sin' manifests7. This is why the Good has come into your midst, pursuing (the Good) which is in everyone’s true nature8, to restore9 it inward to its root.” Then he continued, saying: “This is what sickens and destroys you: it is your love for the things that deceive you. Those who have ears, let them hear. Whoever can understand, let them understand!"

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“Attachment10 to matter gives rise to incomparable11 suffering12, because it goes against your true nature13.

Then the whole body becomes disturbed. This is why I taught you to find contentment at the level of the heart. When you feel disturbed and out of balance, reclaim wholeness in the presence of all the different forms of your true nature. Those who have ears, let them hear.”

1 ‘The disciples asked’ is my addition but serves to set the scene and seems uncontroversial.

2 Literally, will everything be destroyed or not? My choice of language here emphasises a parallel with the Buddhist notion of impermanence.