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Drawing on Celtic Christianity, the ancient Nag Hammadi discoveries and contemporary spiritual insight - particularly the work of Rudolf Steiner - Danielle van Dijk retraces the footsteps of Mary Magdalene across ancient Palestine, France, England, Italy and Spain. Visiting places where the Magdalene has been memorialized, she reveals a hidden geography woven through sacred landscapes and forgotten histories. Along the way, van Dijk uncovers veiled layers of Gnosis - the Wisdom of the Heart - embedded in Gothic cathedrals, Templar legends, Cathar strongholds, the Black Madonna and the ancient pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela.
In this finely crafted study, Mary Magdalene steps out of the shadows and into the spiritual foreground. She is reclaimed as a woman, a teacher and an initiate - an equal among the great figures of sacred history. Drawing on esoteric Christian philosophies, the author traces the living legacy of the Magdalene as the beloved companion of Christ and the 'apostle of the apostles'.
Richly illustrated with dozens of paintings and photographs, this book is a guide for a humanity still learning what true partnership between the masculine and the feminine can mean - both in the world and within the soul. It reveals subtle symbols of the Magdalene encoded by Renaissance masters and other artists, inviting readers into a visual meditation on love, equality and the archetypal feminine. Clear, accessible reflections, along with contemplative exercises and meditations, support readers in rediscovering the feminine face of the divine within their inner lives.
Contents
Introduction
Leading Questions
A Jigsaw Puzzle
The Structure of this Book
Mary Magdalene in the Centre
Mottos
Chapter 1. Before we start looking at the 'Stars' of Mary Magdalene
Chapter 2. The 'Star-Image' of Mary Magdalene
13 Stars to really meet Her
*Star 1*
Intermezzo 1—Capernaum, a Personal Impression
*Star 2*
Her Marriage
*Star 3*
A Son?
*Star 4*
The Anointment at Bethany
*Star 5*
The 'Silent Star'
*Star 6*
Mary Magdalene's Role at Jesus' Death and Resurrection Link between Two Worlds
*Star 7*
Mary Magdalene and the Story of the Red Egg Painted on the Wall of the Magdalene Church in Jerusalem A Secret, fully open to see
*Star 8*
Mary Magdalene in Glastonbury
*Star 9*
Mary Magdalene in France
*Star 10*
Mary Magdalene and the Black Madonna The Black Madonna, Sophia and Mary Magdalene Sophia is Threefold
*Star 11*
Mary Magdalene in Spain?
*Star 12*
Mary Magdalene's Legacy
*Star 13*
Chapter 3. To Walk the Path of the Magdalene The Importance of Feminine Energy Finding the Balance
Conclusions
Afterword
Appendices:
I: The Sheaths or Bodies of the Human Being
II: The Gnosis and Gnosticism
iIII: Explanation of the Holy Families
IV: Relevant Dates: An Overview
V: Summary of the Family Connections between the Royal Houses of Britain and the Royal House of David (Judah)
Bibliography and Further Reading
Notes
