Situated on the northern point of the Sea of Galilee, Magdala, at one point, was a robust fishing village. It was well known ...

Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is assistant professor of New Testament at Villanova University. Her research focuses on textual criticism, Mary Magdalene, and the Gospel of John. Hear the full version of ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.

Mary Magdalene is one of the best-known figures in the Bible and has been a frequent inspiration to artists and writers over the last 2000 years. However, her identity has provoked much debate.

The appearance came a day after Charles expressed ... and waved to the crowd as they left. St. Mary Magdalene is a medieval stone church that was restored in the 19th century.