Mary Magdalene has a ton of conspiracy theories swirling around her. Most are pure speculation. But a recent study by a Duke University New Testament PhD student, Elizabeth Schrader, argues that the ...

Her research focuses on textual criticism, Mary Magdalene, and the Gospel of John ... And we can’t afford to be ignorant of a book that’s being weaponized against vulnerable people.

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.