The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided ...

I recall many evolving encounters with the central symbol of my faith: the Cross. As a second grader, reciting the Prayer ...

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.

From the Gospel according to Matthew 27:54-55: When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus ... Under the Cross stand Mary, his Mother, the sister of his Mother ...

For example, only a few names of women were widely known: Mary, the mother of Jesus; Mary Magdalene ... and they accompanied him to the foot of the cross. It was women who were reported as ...