Mary Magdalene was a close disciple of Jesus and, in Gnostic and mystical teaching, a keeper of his deepest wisdom.
Why It Matters
Gnostic texts present her as a beloved student who understood the teachings most fully. Today many see her as a symbol of the sacred feminine and of awakened love.
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