Scarlet Woman: The True Story of Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene is one of the Bible's most enduring enigmas. The New Testament describes her as a Jewish woman who traveled with Jesus and witnessed both the Crucifixion and Resurrection. For a thousand years, artists have been telling the tale of her relationship with Jesus. She has become a central part of the origins of Christianity. Yet, the story of Mary Magdalene remains enshrouded in myth.
Mary Magdalene is one of the Bible's most enduring enigmas. The New Testament describes her as a Jewish woman who traveled with Jesus and witnessed both the Crucifixion and Resurrection. For a thousand years, artists have been telling the tale of her relationship with Jesus. She has become a central part of the origins of Christianity. Yet, the story of Mary Magdalene remains enshrouded in myth.
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