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Mary, Mary, Extraordinary
She was an important disciple and witness for Jesus, but there is no historical evidence for a more intimate relationship. By Ben Witherington III

Bible Verses About Mary Magdalene
All New Testament references to the woman from Magdala

Letting Mary Magdalene Speak
Tradition is not fixed. Newly discovered texts like the Gospel of Mary let us hear other voices in an ancient Christian debate. By Karen King

A Quite Contrary Mary
Like Jesus, Mary Magdalene is now the subject of a cultural makeover. What agenda do feminist scholars have in mind? By Kenneth L. Woodward

Quiz: Mary Magdalene in the Bible and in pop culture

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Audio: "Woman with the wild thing's heart," a poem about Mary Magdalene

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Was Jesus Married?
A new novel forces people to confront a biblical puzzle. Was Mary Magdalene Mrs. Jesus?
By Deborah Caldwell

Jesus Was Single
If we ask what the hard evidence is that Jesus was married, there really is a very short answer. There is none. By Darrell Bock

Why Jesus Didn't Marry
He may have been too poor to support a family. By John Dominic Crossan

Poll: Was Jesus Married?

Discussion: Does it matter if Jesus was married?

Mary Magdalene's Secret
Was she a Benjamite heiress destined to carry on a sacred bloodline?
By Margaret Starbird

A Goddess for Every Need
How divine figures from world religions, including Mary Magdalene, can help you in your daily life.
By Laurie Sue Brockway

Discussion: Are You Inspired by Mary Magdalene?

The Gospel of Mary of Magdala
An ancient manuscript, a radical interpretation of Jesus' teachings--written in the name of a woman.
By Karen L. King

Link: Read the Gospel of Mary

Discussion: Have you read the Gospel of Mary?

Ask the Bible Scholar: What Are the Gnostic Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, Luke ...and Thomas?
What would Christianity be like if gnostic texts had made it into the Bible?
Interview with Dr. Elaine Pagels, author of "Beyond Belief"

The Shaky Foundation of "The Da Vinci Code": Gnostic Texts
Gnostic gospels were never taken as historical documents. Why are they now in vogue?
By James Hitchcock

Poll: Are noncanonical texts like "The Gospel of Mary" legit?

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Nag Hammadi and Gnosticism

What did Gnostics think of Mary Magdalene?

Interview with Author Dan Brown
'I consider myself a student of many religions. For me, the spiritual quest will be a lifelong work.'

"The Da Vinci Code" Excerpt
Robert Langdon learns of the murder of Louvre curator Jacques Sauniere.
By Dan Brown

Fact Flirts With Fiction in "The Da Vinci Code"
How much of the cloak-and-dagger detail is real--and how much is a good story?

Debunking "Da Vinci"
The bestseller's real 'secret' is its shoddy research, false Christology, and anti-Christian message. By Sandra Miesel

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