Magdalene A.D. (Paperback)

Twenty-five years after the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene leads a double life as Jesu’s disciple and Susannah, the wealthy heir of an international import/export business in incense and perfume. But someone is watching, her two identities threaten to merge and she must flee Jerusalem. Her journey begins with voices and visions that first drag her into the past and then propel her forward, through the temples of strange gods, across deserts and seas, to experience a near death experience, an unexpected initiation and a dangerous storm at sea. Her outer journey reflects the inner as Magdalene grapples with tradition and duty to discover her heart’s desire.

Christine Irving is a poet, novelist, playwright, artist and priestess, ordained in both the Fellowship of Isis and the Gnostic Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. She lives in Texas with her husband and (sadly) no dogs. Her work includes two volumes of poetry, "Be A Teller of Tales" and "The Naked Man"; the CD, "Originals";a novel for Middle School readers, "Mystery of the Black Madonna" a manual of rituals, "The Wheel of the Year"; and a travel memoir, "Motorcycle Dreaming: Riding the Beauty Way Back in Time Across America." Stop by at: http: //www.christineirving.com/ to check out her other books and find out more about the author. Visit Musings on the Magdalene at: http: //christineirving.wordpress.com/ for further thoughts on how Magdalene's roles as witness, companion and teacher apply to the lives of modern women and men.