by Miguel Conner | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog posts
Mary Magdalene is a towering yet enigmatic figure in historical Gnosticism, from the Nag Hammadi texts to the folklore of the Cathars, from the polemics of the church fathers to the theology of modern Gnostic churches. Far beyond the orthodox version of a penitent...
by Miguel Conner | May 26, 2016 | Blog posts
The first part of Gnostic Women Leaders and Heroines dealt with the mythical and supernatural female protagonists. This section focuses on the historical and New Testament ones. Although Mary Magdalene certainly takes center stage in Christian Gnosticism, there are...
by Miguel Conner | Nov 27, 2015 | Blog posts
And now for something completely different…or not. It’s a departure from my podcasts and articles, but in the end I hope it’s something that entertains, educates and ultimately liberates the best part of you. Or not. That is your Hero’s...
by Miguel Conner | Jul 15, 2015 | Blog posts
Mainstream Christianity has many views of Mary Magdalene. She is a penitent sinner, a redeemed prostitute, the first witness to the Resurrection, the messenger to the Apostles, and a source of erotic inspiration for artists throughout history. Mary Magdalene is a...