Send us Fan MailFirst surfacing in 1896 at a marketplace in Cairo, scraps of ancient papyrus left scholars gobsmacked by the discovery: a fragmented account of Mary Magdalene in conversation with Jesus and his disciples. The codex’s circuitous path to publication in the mid-20th century is almost as compelling a tale as the gospel itself, which redefines the role of women in early Christianity and features a salvation that’s rooted in individual agency. Religious historian Sarah Parkhouse joins us from the University of Manchester to discuss the reclamation of Mary’s words and historical reputation, as well as how newly unearthed Greek fragments lend credence to this long-lost gnostic text.Mentioned in this episode:The Gospel of MaryRead The Gospel of MaryMary MagdaleneEschatology and the Savior: The ‘Gospel of Mary’ among Early Christian Dialogue Gospels by Sarah ParkhouseThe Gospel of Mary Magdala by Karen L. KingCarl ReinhardtIrenaeusThe concept of Entanglement in the Gospel of MaryThe Dark Tower by Stephen KingThe Da Vinci Code by Dan BrownOxyrhynchusPope Gregory IThe Gospel of PhilipSophia: The Wisdom of God by Sergei BulgakovHistory of The Acts of Paul and TheclaRead The Acts of Paul and TheclaThe Girl Who Baptized Herself: How a Lost Scripture About a Saint Named Thecla Reveals the Power of Knowing Our Worth by Meggan Watterson“Has a Missing Fragment of the Gospel of Mary Been Discovered?” from The Bible and Beyond PodcastDiscussion on Mary Magdalene’s influence on the songs of Tori AmosVideo clip from The Gospel of Mary opera by Mark AdamoSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter.Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

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