Review:There are numerous works out now exploring the theme and person of Mary Magdalen. Unfortunately this is not one of the better ones. Unconvicing, surprisingly dull and sentimental. Too much goddess worship. A far better work is the one by Susan Hoskins. Mary was truly the disciple to the disciples and an example of the radical rediscovery of women in society, but the rest of this is tiresome. Read more

Review:The Jerusalem Bible is a wonderful translation. Unfortunately, this edition, along with all the other editions, is worthless if you have any difficulty reading. This paperback edition suggested larger print....sure, if your an eagle. The publisher should get in the 21st century and publish a double column format in LARGE print.....at least size 14 font....for people with reading difficulties. I sent the book back. Read more