The Magdalene in the Reformation

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The Magdalene in the Reformation

Author	: Margaret Arnold
File Size	: 54,5 Mb
Publisher	: Harvard University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 08 October 2018
ISBN	: 9780674989443
Pages	: 290 pages

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The Magdalene in the Reformation by Margaret Arnold Book PDF Summary

Prostitute, apostle, evangelist—the conversion of Mary Magdalene from sinner to saint is one of the Christianity’s most compelling stories. Less appreciated is the critical role the Magdalene played in remaking modern Christianity. Margaret Arnold shows that the Magdalene inspired devotees eager to find new ways to relate to God and the Church.

The Magdalene in the Reformation by Margaret Arnold

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