The Magdalene in the Reformation /

Prostitute, apostle, evangelist--the conversion of Mary Magdalene from sinner to saint is one of the Christian tradition's most compelling stories, and one of the most controversial. The identity of the woman--or, more likely, women--represented by this iconic figure has been the subject of dis...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Arnold, Margaret, 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Mary Magdalene, > Saint.
Mary Magdalene, > Saint > Cult.
Mary Magdalene, > Saint
1500-1699
Reformation.
Women in Christianity > Europe > History.
Réforme (Christianisme)
Femmes dans le christianisme > Europe > Histoire.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > New Testament.
RELIGION / Christianity / History
Cults
Reformation
Women in Christianity
Europe > Church history > 16th century.
Europe > Church history > 17th century.
Europe > Histoire religieuse > 16e siècle.
Europe > Histoire religieuse > 17e siècle.
Europe
Church history
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: A woman for all seasons
  • The medieval Magdalene: establishing a cult of personality
  • Teacher of the dear apostles: Lutheran preaching on Mary Magdalene
  • Publish the coming of the Lord: evangelical Magdalenes
  • A most holy penitent: preaching and teaching the Magdalene in the Catholic Reformation
  • Love made her dare: the Magdalene among Catholic women
  • These Magdalens: diversity in the reformed tradition
  • Mark this, ye despisers of the weakness of women: the Magdalene of the Radical Reformation
  • Conclusion: An army of such ladies.

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