7. an online spiritual community of radical love with monthly sermons and soul-voice meditations about the earliest form of Christianity which emphasized the radical love that exists within each one of us. As a whole, I appreciated the time to consider and think about these topics and, more than anything, want to discuss them with others (another great book club possibility). MARY 4:37, Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet. Mary Magdalene was the church on earth, for only to her had been revealed the full Paschal Mystery. Misunderstanding Mr. Mister Jesus said to them, When you make the two into one, and when you make the inner like the outer and the outer like the inner, and the upper like the lower, and when you make male and female into a single one, so that the male will not be male nor the female be female, when you make eyes in place of an, All you have to do is write one true sentence. She gave the most telling answer: They have taken away my Lord." (John 20:13), Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles. Luke 24:10 NIV. All this is very confusing. of It has no known author, and although its popularly known as a gospel, its not technically classed as one, as gospels generally recount the events during Jesus life, rather than beginning after his death. This is what it looks like when an artist follows her heart and her passion instead of the crowd., Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Love Warrior, The evidence within these pages, both scholarly and lived experience, will change you on a cellular level as you remember what has been forgotten for thousands of years, but has never been untrue: that the feminine is sacred and holy. Its about really waking up to the fact that our system of understanding the world is no longer serving us., And once I stopped questioning everything that happened in the vision, once I trusted that what I heard and felt and experienced was real in the sense that it was really the wisdom I needed, then it all came effortlessly to me. By becoming a patron, you'll instantly unlock access to 58 exclusive posts. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible states, Although womenin generalhad fewer resources than men, some were wealthy, and some scholars estimate that a tenth of all patrons in antiquity were women., Some women were watching from a distance. Drawing upon her research and that of her colleagues, Meggan shows how Mary was not only not a prostitute, but very likely Jesus' companion, and a prominent Jewish woman who was a benefactress of his ministry. Our capacity to see the truth that we are sinless, that we are good, has nothing to do with the eyes. Her connection to Jesus was undeniable. Through her eyes, we learn a little more about who Jesus was. Some early documents credit Simon Peter for seeing Jesus first and suggest it aggravated him that Mary was so close to Jesus. Ask all the questions. "Part B" follows this Christmas and the novel in spring 2011. He revealed that his inspiration for the role comes from Alan Rickman's portrayal of Professor Snape in Harry Potter. The film draws partially from the Gospel of Mary, a very mysterious document discovered in the 19th century, Taylor says. I could FEEL the truth in it. Mary Magdalene's actual history, as Margaret Arnold tells us, is much . I wanted to know more about the gospel of Mary, but this book only took snippets and sermonized them. But at times we can sense it, when that vast silence has settled over the earth. This is when we see with the eye of the heart., You will have to find the journey, pilgrimage, or spiritual practice that will forge a meeting with the soul-voice inside you. ", Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid. Mark 15:47 NIV. Traditional and social media have driven such destruction of the soul. Mary Magdalene Revealed The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet Meggan Watterson Write a review Paperback $16.99 Audio Download $29.99 eBook $15.99 Hardcover $5.00 List Price $16.99 HayHouse.com $10.00 (save 41%) In Stock Qty Add to Cart Add to Wish List Skip to the end of the images gallery prev next But in the first century, no woman would touch the naked body of a dead rabbi, unless she was family. Mary Magdalene. Does that make sense? --WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER-- The Gospel of Mary Magdalene reveals a very different love story from the one we've come to refer to as Christianity. The Gospel is Mary did not make the cut because it is not a patriarchal interpretation of Christs teachings and is, instead, an ascent narrative. - Matthew 28:1. She is a real and serious scholar. The fact that Mary Magdalene draws from a "gospel" that isn't. Both. A gospe The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Biblestates, Marys travel to the tomb in the dark, even though she is not from Jerusalem, requires serious commitment., The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Luke 23:55 NIV, What must it have been like for Mary to witness an empty grave? And this human body, whether male or female, or anything in the spectrum between, does not delimit or determine whats possible for us. This is what the practice of loving ourselves looks like: we do whatever we have to do to hear our souls voice and believe it. Hmmmm. It ended up being more of a self-help book for feminist Christians. It is a gifting through the act. . Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson leads us verse by verse through Mary's gospel to illuminate the powerful teachings it contains.A gospel, as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels that the Christian bible contains, was buried . Meggan Watterson is the spiritual teacher to spiritual teachers and this book is a road map to the heart of Christ's message." Luke 7:37 NIV. Once you take a good look at Mary Magdalene's role in the Gospels and read her gospel, you'll forever wonder how Christianity might have been different had her voice not been excluded. It's a wild ride. How do you actually review a book that is more than a book? Very soulful and insightful yet buried deep in the cave of Christianity. Fools that you are! I highly recommend it to anyone who is open to learn all about the feminine and the truth that humanity forgot for millennia that we have everything we ever need within ourselves. Complete biography of Mary Magdalene . They love the sea. Images. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. Quotes about Mary Magdalene The Magdalene, Childlike in ignorance, her thought athirst For that diviner knowledge which the priests Had never taught in her far-distant home, Stood earnest listening to the words that fell From the firm lips of Jesus. Imagine a world where there are no men. You ask and it keeps silent. Mary was the first to tell the complete gospel story. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, in his view, undermines Church bureaucracy and favors personal understanding.. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.' " John 20:14-17 NIV. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. Matthew 27:61 NIV, She watched Jesus burial and knew the exact location where he had been laid to rest. Meggan Watterson Now, if youre still with me, that goodness can never be lost. Our capacity to see the truth that we are sinless, that we are good, has nothing to do with the eyes. Your Past Doesn't Matter When You're in Christ. Mary Magdalene Unveiled Parts 1 & 2 (Podcast Episode) Quotes on IMDb: Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, TV series and more. One can only speculate what it was like at the moment Jesus looked upon Mary in her state of desperation. Welcome back. The gospel here is about the soul coming alive to love, and God is not a gendered person but rather always referenced as The Good.. The book is well written. Meggan Watterson is a theologian who studied at Harvard Divinity School and Columbia Universitys Theological Seminary. In the Gnostic Gospels, we learn that Mary Magdalene was probably the closest disciple of the Christos, the one whom the Master taught the most arcane esoteric wisdom. And that our humanity is not intrinsically sinful, or shameful. And the human soul won't yield up its riddles. He was smart, funny, and handsome. [Theres] the very strong implication that Christianity is derived from her testimony and her witness, Bond says. Always love was their message, and Jael knew her daughter was telling the truth as she heard it. (Which can make it hard to hear, and to find.) Mary Magdalenes release date in the U.S. has been pushed back; its initial distributor had been the Weinstein Company, which recently filed for bankruptcy after its co-founder Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual assault. Review Quotes . Its very ordinary. Mary Magdalene Revealed Paperback by Meggan Watterson (Author) 2,328 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $19.95 13 Used from $15.96 2 New from $24.97 Paperback $18.49 6 Used from $12.57 6 New from $14.49 Great on Kindle Great Experience. ., Cheryl Richardson, New York Times best-selling author of The Art of Extreme Self Care, With deep honesty, soulful artistry, and intellectual rigor, Meggan brings us a picture of the real Mary Magdalenethe one who is alive in each of our heartsand leads us through how to experience and live from the Christ in each of us in our daily lives., Robert and Hollie Holden, authors and teachers of A Course in Miracles, After so much work, devotion, and innovation, Meggan Watterson deserves to be heard., Hal Taussig, Ph.D., author and editor of A New New Testament, Mary Magdalene Revealed is one of the most beautiful, powerful, exciting, and sorely needed books of our time. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Her name is mentioned 12 times in the Gospels, more than most of the apostles. Some historians claim that it was not Mary Magdalene that poured out perfume onto Jesus feet, but rather Mary of Bethany. And if we can recognize that weve never been separate from it, and bring it forth outside of us, this is what saves us., Be on your guard so that no one deceives you by saying, Look over here! or Look over there! For the child of true Humanity exists within you. And we will forever be connected, she says with a smile., Mary's courage to defy such an unflinching patriarchal societal structure, at the expense of letting go of everything, is inspiring one that transcends time and culture., The common perception is that when a woman is pregnant, she is most beautiful and radiates the perfection of her beauty and power., It is evident that while she was a devoted mother, she was always conducting her responsibilities as a mother with a sense of higher consciousness. "At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus.He asked her, 'Woman, why are you crying? Sin is an adultery, or an illegitimate mixing, a mistaking of the ego for the true self, rather than remembering that the true self is the soul. Seven is a mystic number suggesting completeness, implying that when the evil spirits dominated Mary the suffering was extremely severe.(All the Woman of the Bible). My greatest obstacle was believing it could all be this simple; ask for what I need, and receive it from within. Within three months, we knew that what we had was good, but it wasnt what either of us really desired., A theologian, I found, is much like an archeologist. We say that eventually she will learn that the Divine Being and [she] are One., Water is Consciousness of giving, healing. We cling to the outcome like a lemur. You need guidance and support not to follow someone elses truth but to remain loyal to your own., On a certain level theres actually no difference between self-love and love of another. 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. But only love is real., Love isnt deserved, as in If only I would have said the right thing, made the perfect gesture, or found a way to be more, to be good enough, then I would deserve love. I was hoping for a more historical account, maybe a translation of what remains of the gospel of Mary, but this is just a personal memoir riddled with poor (invented?) Movies. Anybody think Jesus was for slavery? The Bible's answer. But legends aside, one thing is certain. All Quotes Her story challenges ideas about spirituality, and the role of women in religion. The disciples are waiting for Jesus to overthrow the Romans and create a new kingdom, one without death or suffering. Its thought the text was written some time in the 2nd century, but some scholars claim it overlaps Jesus lifetime. Be the first to contribute! Learn all about Mary Magdalene, her feminist gospel & the Christianity we haven't tried yet in this interview between author & theologian Meggan Watterson an. And the word that for me describes this experience, of knowing this inherent goodness, is soul. Its referring to those moments when we get so caught up in what we want, we cant see the bigger picture. Now off to reread a chapter and readjust my itchy attitude. MARY, CALLED MAGDALENE. Its the soul that rises. Its about the possibility of actually being present, instead of being caught without even realizing it in the endless stories the ego tells; from the second we wake up, dividing us from whats already right here, dividing us from each other and ourselves, dividing us from what we consider good, or god. A light I needed presented at just the time I needed it. Meg Bucher writes about everyday life within the love of Christ on her blog,https://sunnyand80.org. Jesus, Real, Drinking. It is almost like she is weaving the threads of her existence and those closest to her into the Web of Consciousness by her actions., It is interesting to see that Mary Magdalene is in line with these Gnostic principles, where she focuses on the Divine Consciousness and the internal Divine Spark, in everyone, as well as in nature., Imagine a world where there are no women. There is an energetic intelligence there you can connect to for guidance anytime. Its the soul that rises. It certainly makes sense for Mary to pour out perfume at Jesus feet. "Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. Am I describing Mary Magdalene? Mary Magdalene Revealed Quotes Showing 1-17 of 17 "farther up is actually further in." Meggan Watterson, Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet 5 likes Like "Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as your friend." Even a cursory reading of the Bible shows her to be a godly woman responding wholeheartedly to a message that must have appealed to her greatly. Mary may have once lived there. See also Trivia | Goofs | Crazy Credits | Alternate Versions | Connections | Soundtracks Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. In fact, our purpose is to be fully human, to be a true human being that is, a person who has remembered that, yes, we are a messy, limited ego, and we are also a limitless soul. This human body is the souls chance to be here. book club. 3. Join now. I personally am an admirer of all those things. Goodness. Thank you Meggan for sharing your story and for being open and vulnerable with us . In the gospel of Mary Magdalene, she refers to heart intelligence as the nous - which translates in Greek to "the eye of the heart." She urges us to go within to find the truth. Everyone has a role. It is about the complete respect of the differences that the Sacred Masculine and Divine Feminine bring to a physical and spiritual union., The separation of feminine and masculine has torn us into pieces. She was one of many Marys that followed Jesus, being that it was the most common name for a Jewish female. Her unearthing of the hidden and silenced realities of the first apostles life and legacy ignites revelations that will transform the hearts and minds of readers who are ready to claim their own power and spiritual authority., Jamia Wilson, author of Step Into Your Power and executive director of The Feminist Press, Mary Magdalene Revealed brings together the exquisite balance of personal experience and the uncovering of spiritual texts that quite simply rock and lovingly challenge the Christianity of the world today. Before you can hear, much less follow, the voice of your soul, you have to win back your body. Mary Magdalene: The Secrets Revealed (2017 TV Movie) Quotes It looks like we don't have any Quotes for this title yet. Now that Ive finished her book, Im so grateful to know the rest of the story . These are the words we can't get back. Its about really waking up to the fact that our system of understanding the world is no longer serving us., Fear is normal, expected. 4. YES-YES-YES. She's related in iconographical background to Isis in the ancient world, or the Virgin Mary in our modern Western World., Judas. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Mary is referenced fourteen times in the New Testament. Words are the egos favorite outfits. For more verses about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, click here. And her tears give another clue as to why medieval writers were invested in the idea of Mary as a reformed sinner. Its referring to those moments when we get so caught up in what we want, we cant see the bigger picture. We are One. When a book is too esoteric or existential that only the author knows what the heck he or she is talking about--well forget it. Then why write this book? We believe it so much that we make our life about that encounter., Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as your friend. And in that moment of recognition, this is when we save ourselves, from the self that was never real to begin with., we shouldnt feel shame for how human we are, or how often we break, lose faith, and make wildly misguided mistakes., True love is the natural energy of our settled mind., True love is when I see all those judgments and barriers that have kept my heart barricaded for what they really areopportunities for my love to reach where it never has before. "Once the caravan reached the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range, in the northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent, Jesus continued the journey with a small group of locals until he completed the last leg on his own, guided from one place to another by the local people. What this means to me happens, actually, every day. Shes often given credit for understanding the teachings of Jesus more than anyone else. She devoted much of her life to studying the gospel of Mary Magdalene, which radically changed and improved her view of Christianity. Quotes By Meggan Watterson. I have no trouble believing this. The male apostles of the Christos demonstrated both their jealousy and respect for the wisdom and position of Mary Magdalene., In fact, the figure in The Last Supper is not a woman: only the most partisan reading can place Mary Magdalene in the scene. 'Thinking he was the gardener, she said, 'Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him. Mary Magdalene has been an incredibly popular subject in western art. Goodness. I ended up reading a book by someone who was unwilling to accept the status quo in religious doctrine. Both develop expertise in digging. Though the tableau echoes a key scene in the 2006 film version of The Da Vinci Code, in which the characters examine Leonardo Da Vincis mural The Last Supper and debate whether the effeminate figure to Jesus right was in fact Mary Magdalene, the new movie doesnt place her there as his wife. Luke 8:1-3 NIV, The resources provided as a part of the support of Jesus ministry in Lukes Gospel account suggest that Mary might have been wealthy. Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Mary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet, How to Love Yourself (and Sometimes Other People): Spiritual Advice for Modern Relationships. If you have the courage to imitate Mary Magdalene in her sins, have the courage to imitate her penance! Her work has appeared in media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and Marie Claire. Luke mentions the group but does not identify them. Mary was a Jewish woman from the fishing town Magdala on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. We are also a soul. We don't know much about Mary Magdalene's life before demons were cast out of her. 1. I saw the cover and a small still voice within said, "Read this book". He was my age, also an indie parent to a young son. If you are interested in feminist religious philosophy and Christianity, this book might be for you. 6) Tell us the words of the Savior which you remember which you know, but we do not, nor have we heard them. Women were not called to testify in that age, and their word didnt lend credibility to any historically recorded event. There are plenty of scholarly quotes in this book, but this is no dry tome. She's been Jesus' disciple and Jesus' wife. Scholars date the original composition of this work to the fifth century. Yet, in stripping away the myths, this film portrayal of Mary Magdalene underlines what some scholars see as the real and unexpected reason why shes so controversial. You believe you hold the Eternal law of Dharma in your hands, but the truth is you are living in absolute spiritual darkness! Driven by passion, by a calling higher than she can see or know. It certainly has worked all these years for MM., The Way is a way of being that incorporates seeing the Inner Radiant Light, as opposed to being focused on whats happening externally. She is mourning his death but her tears quickly turn to pure joy when she realises who she is actually speaking to.

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