The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
by Jean-Yves Leloup
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Book Reviews of The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
Book Review: The True First Gospel of the New Testament
Summary: 5 Stars
Gentle, thought provoking and honest to a fault. It is sad that this Gospel was omitted from the Bible at the Council of Nicea. Had it been included it would be complete, rather than fragments of relics. Women would be able to play an equal role in society, and the Christian Church would have far fewer problems to have to face than it does today, for the Holy Bible itself would be more easily understood and the true thoughts of Jesus would be more easily understood. The world would be a better place if this book were included in the New Testament. It isn't though, but for anyone serious about World issues it is just the book to help put society (humanity) back on course. Those with open and searching minds will find this book breath-taking.Book Review: "For it is within you"
Summary: 5 Stars
It is always interesting to look at the scriptures which were rejected by the early church leaders. In this instance it seems that two of the more threatening elements are probably the special emphasis placed on the Presence to be discovered and allowed to grow within us as well as the central position accorded to Mary Magdalene.The format of the text is done in a highly readable style. You don't have to be an academic to understand it. The commentary is particulary good. The author highlights both the unique aspects of this gospel and also its similarities to the four canonical Gospels. Anyone interested in learning more about Mary Magdalene and the development of early Christianity will enjoy reading THE GOSPEL OF MARY MAGDALENE.
Book Review: Seemed preachy
Summary: 1 Stars
Given the relative neglect of Mary Magdalene by the orthodox Church, her role for the Cathars, and given that this gospel's text intrigues me, a helpful commentary of this Gospel would be welcome.
It's not this one: the commentary is mostly LeLoup's advice, not particularly gnostic and not focused so much on this gospel. There seems to be little attention to any relevant conditions of the times when the Gospel was written. At times the commentary sounds like pop psychology. I'm afraid I didn't learn anything from Leloup's commentary.
Fortunely, an outstanding commentary on the Gospel of Mary exists: "The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the Woman Apostle" by Karen King of Harvard Divinity School.
Book Review: IT's Time to Go Deeper into Our Spirituality
Summary: 3 Stars
I have a difficult time with this book - I don't think Mary was married to Jesus, but I do think she was an apostle, and later scorned by the later male Christians because she was a woman. I see us as living now in a time of new thought - computers and Bible Code, newly found ancient manuscripts,as in the Dead Sea scrolls, the Thomas Gospel, and such books that teach people to use prayer and holy spirit for helping the FBI, finding missing children, etc as in Tiffany Snow's book Psychic Gifts in the Christian Life. Religion may have a bad name in many ways, but going deeper can put it all together, and strengthen spiritual values again. Its time to go deeper, but weigh it all out as you go, carefully.Book Review: I Liked The Female Perspective, But There Is Another Book...
Summary: 4 Stars
What I enjoyed the most about The Gospels of Mary Magdalene was the fact that it was written with a female perspective. As a woman I find the Old Testament to be "Barbaric" at times towards women. Jesus loved everyone equally rather male or female. The only problem I had with this book was that it left me wanting to know more. I found more in a book here on Amazon called The Book of Thomas by Daniel Aber and Gabreael that went places most author's fear to tread. It is written from an Esoteric Christian perspective as well. It dealt with issues such as The Christ Consciousness, Universal Law, The Genetic Code, The Levels of Heaven and Hell, Reincarnation, and much more.