Virtual Lecture "Mary Magdalene" with Dr. Rietveld/ Ipso Facto May 13, 8 pm

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Virtual Lecture  "MARY MAGDALENE: Her History, Mythology, Legacy, and Leadership in the Early Church" Dr. James Rietveld- May 13, 8 pm

Join us for this exciting virtual Zoom lecture on &quot;Mary Magdalene: Her History, Legacy and Leadership in the Early Church&quot; Thursday, May 13, 8 p.m. with Dr. James Rietveld. Pay What You Wish: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/143372076741For this lecture we will be exploring the enigmatic figure of Mary Magdalene, and her importance amidst the hierarchical politics of early Christianity. How did the power struggle in the early Church between egalitarian female/ male leadership and the Roman male dominated model inform on the view of Mary Magdalene and women&#x27;s leadership roles in religion that we have inherited today? Was Mary Magdalene merely one of the many followers of Jesus or was she indeed different from the rest? Was she the Apostle of the Apostles, the repentant prostitute, the closest companion of Jesus, or even his wife? What did the early Christians believe? How did the discovery of the gnostic Gospel of Mary redefine Mary Magdelene as a mystic and role model and present a radical interpretation of Jesus&#x27; teachings as a path to inner spiritual knowledge? Have the other gospels purposely diminished her role (and the legitimacy of female leadership) in order to elevate Simon Peter&#x27;s apostolic authority? Join us online on May 13 to find out!Dr. Rietveld is a professor at California State University, Fullerton, CA and Cal Poly, Pomona, CA of History, Anthropology and Religion. His specialties include the History of Christianity in the Early, Medieval and Byzantine periods, New Testament Studies and Greco-Roman religions. He received his PHD from Claremont School of Religion and is the author of two books.

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