Gospel of Mary (Magdalene)

About this text

Mary Magdalene shares a private revelation from Jesus about the soul's ascent. Peter and Andrew debate whether Jesus would have entrusted such teaching to a woman.

Significance

Central to discussions about women's roles in early Christianity and Mary Magdalene's status.

Key excerpts

"Peter said to Mary: Sister, we know that the Savior loved you more than all other women."

"Levi said to Peter: You have always been hot-tempered. Now I see you contending against the woman like the adversaries."

Scripture cross-references

• John 20:17-18 — Jesus appears first to Mary Magdalene and sends her to tell the apostles
• Luke 8:1-3 — Women who followed Jesus and supported his ministry

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This text is one of 16 in the Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi & Related) category, and one of 62 across the entire library.