Gnosticism: From Nag Hammadi to the Gospel of Judas S:1 E:15 Mary Magdalene as an Apostle of Gnosis

S:1 E:15 Mary Magdalene as an Apostle of Gnosis The figure of Mary Magdalene appears prominently in Valentinian and other so-called “heretical” writings. In assessing her significance within these traditions, contrast her portrayal in the canonical gospels with the non-canonical Gospel According to Mary, which reveals key evidence regarding the role of women in early Christianity and the nature of religious authority.