The Magdalene Legacy

Bestselling author Laurence Gardner takes on the legacy of Mary Magdalene in this new collection of historical detective work and hidden mysteries. Gardner reveals sensational new information from the Vatican and monastic archives that sheds light on the intimate relationship and secret marriage between Mary Magdalene and Jesus, describing Magdalene as a close companion and financial sponsor to Jesus, and not merely a repentant prostitute, as the Church portrayed her. Addressing the vast discrepancy between scripture and dogma, Gardner draws on the forbidden texts that were edited from the Bible, and exposes the true status of Mary among the Apostles. Gardner takes on the controversial significance of why the Renaissance Church censored portrayals of the Magdalene, and reveals the truth about the enigmatic Order of the Templars and the underground stream that protected the messianic heritage.--From publisher description.