The Gospel of Mary
I can explain how the books of the Bible were chosen and how the Gospel of Mary relates to this.
The Gospel of Mary
I can explain how the books of the Bible were chosen and how the Gospel of Mary relates to this.
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Key learning points
- When, where and why texts are canonised can help us better understand the type of authority that the text has.
- The Gospel of Mary is believed to be from the second century C.E. and is non-canonical.
- Mary Magdalene has a significant role as a leader of the other disciples in this writing.
- The Gospel of Mary shows us that the early Christians were debating the role of women in the Church.
Keywords
Apocryphal - writings that are not officially accepted as part of the Bible, and so are non-canonical.
Apostle - early Christian leaders responsible for spreading the message of Jesus
Canonical - books or texts which are officially accepted as part of the Bible
Gospel - meaning ‘good news'; referring to the teachings and revelation of Jesus Christ
Mary Magdalene - a follower of Jesus, known for her role as a key figure in the early Christian community
Common misconception
The Gospel of Mary is thought to be about Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The Gospel of Mary is thought to be related to Mary Magdalene. There are other apocraphal writings in relation to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, such as the Infancy Gospel of James and the Infancy Gospel of Thomas.
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