The Gospels of Mary: The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene, the Companion of JesusPaperback, 14 March 2006

Mary Magdalene, Jesus's Closest Disciple

Marvin Meyer, one of the foremost scholars of the Gnostic Gospels:

translates and introduces the Gnostic and New Testament texts that together reveal the story and importance of Mary Magdalene

includes new translations of the Gospels of Mary, Thomas, Philip, and related texts about Mary Magdalene

discloses, with Esther A. De Boer, the long-suppressed story of Mary's vital role in the life of Jesus and in the formative period after his crucifixion

presents as authentically as possible the real Mary Magdalene