Originating in Ireland in the 18 th century, and operated by female religious organizations with government consent from the mid-19 th century onwards, the secretive, commercial laundry facilities, ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.

Situated on the northern point of the Sea of Galilee, Magdala, at one point, was a robust fishing village. It was well known in the Sea of Galilee for its fish market and docks. The people had ...

Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is assistant professor of New Testament at Villanova University. Her research focuses on textual criticism, Mary Magdalene, and the Gospel of John. Hear the full version of ...

Mary Magdalene is one of the best-known figures in the Bible and has been a frequent inspiration to artists and writers over the last 2000 years. However, her identity has provoked much debate.

Juliet Marie Salazar directed Red Bike in 2020, and The Book of Magdalene in 2021. Originally written as a monologue, Red Bike is set in a small Rust Belt town struggling to survive, and is a ...