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[[File:JesusandMaryMagdalene.jpg|thumb|Stained glass window showing Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Kilmore Church, Scotland]] | [[File:JesusandMaryMagdalene.jpg|thumb|Stained glass window showing Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Kilmore Church, Scotland]] | ||
[[Mary Magdalene]] is one of the most controversial figures in the New Testament. The gospels describe her as one of the inner circle of disciples around [[Jesus]], but she is also traditionally depicted as a repentant sinner. | [[Mary Magdalene]] is one of the most controversial figures in the New Testament. The [[gospels]] describe her as one of the inner circle of disciples around [[Jesus]], but she is also traditionally depicted as a repentant sinner. | ||
Some [[Gnostic gospel]]s show an even closer relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus, portraying her as more advanced in her discipleship than Peter and the other Apostles. The Gospel of Phillip even implies that Jesus and Mary were married, a theory developed at length by modern authors, including in the book ''Holy Blood, Holy Grail''. | Some [[Gnostic gospel]]s show an even closer relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus, portraying her as more advanced in her discipleship than Peter and the other Apostles. The Gospel of Phillip even implies that Jesus and Mary were married, a theory developed at length by modern authors, including in the book ''Holy Blood, Holy Grail''. | ||