In Our Time: Religion · BBC Radio 4

Mary Magdalene

February 25, 2016·45 min·4 clips
Why was Mary Magdalene the only person Jesus called by name after his resurrection?
This episode explores Mary Magdalene's evolution from a biblical figure to a complex symbol in Christian history, discussing her roles in the Gospels, medieval legends like the Golden Legend, and artistic depictions. Experts analyze how she became a composite figure of penitence and love in Western tradition and her portrayal in Gnostic texts.
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