Mary Magdalene is a special devotion of mine, because my birthday is her feast day, July 22. Be careful in what you believe, of all that is written. Look for materials that are faithful to the Scripture, limited as the mentions are.
One book I like is “The Spear,” by Louis de Wohl. This book is about Longinus, the centurion who (in tradition) pierced the side of Jesus with the spear. In this book, Mary Magdalene is conflated with Mary of Bethany, which is a “reasonable but not required” interpretation of the Gospel accounts. It is a very touching book, and it has helped to inspire my personal devotion to Martha and Mary (of Bethany, and of Magdala, one or the other or both, whichever they was ;-).
Thank you so much for the information. Mary Madalene touched me after a prayer I made to both she and the Blessed Virgin. It was real and very powerful. So this is my quest and any information you have is greatly appreciated. I’m not looking at books or publications which are current as the feminist slant urks me...
Granted as a cradle Catholic I didn't love her until I became a mother myslef, but any mother should be respected, especially Jesus' mother.
Being a mother I realize their is NO way any of us "average women", sould stand by and watch a son being tortured and crucified without questioning, cursing, fighting, and crying to God. She is exactly what the Angel Gabriel said, "Hail Mary Full of Grace, The Lord is with You.
Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit said, "Blessed are YOU (Mary) AMONG women, AND Blessed in the Fruit of Your Womb.