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Title: The Mary Magdalen we sorely need
Review: Tired of pious, one-dimensional, suitably repentant Mary Magdalens who sit at the feet of the Master, worshipfully gazing upward? Wish our Mary Magdalen had a bit more, um, spice and verve? Well, let there be much rejoicing and dancing in the streets: Elizabeth Cunningham's novel about her fiery Celtic Mary Magdalen (whose name is really Maeve, thank you very much) has hit the bookshelves. At last we get to read more about this passionate and uppity heroine who reminds us that the Divine Feminine is the true partner and equal of the Son of Man, and who delivers a rousing antidote to the cultural shame around being a woman. The Passion of Mary Magdalen is so much more than just a great read (although it's such a page-turner you'll wish it could go on forever): it is a whole-body experience.
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