The Passion of Mary Magdalen

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Cunningham

Narrated by: Heather O'Neill

For the millions of listeners fascinated by Dan Brown's revelations about Mary Magdalen in The Da Vinci Code, here, at last, is their chance to meet the Gospel's most provocative woman face to face - on her own terms. Make way for a new Magdalen. Born on a Celtic isle to eight warrior-witch mothers, Maeve is raised to be as brave as any hero. In her stubborn, enchanting voice, she recounts her perilous quest for the young man, Esus, whose life she once saved from druid sacrifice. Captured and sold to a Roman Madam, Maeve is sustained by a fierce sense of identity, compassion for her sister whores, and her unquenchable love. When she wins her freedom and finds her lost lover, a stormy life begins for both as we follow the Passion story through the eyes of Jesus' partner - disciple to no man. Not even the one she loves. By turns feisty and funny, outrageous and tender, this Celtic Mary Magdalen challenges all stereotypes, both old and new age, and brings us to a transforming encounter with the divine feminine made flesh. Elizabeth Cunningham is the author of the novels The Return of the Goddess and The Wild Mother. She comes from nine generations of Episcopal priests. Though she managed to avoid becoming an Episcopal priest, she was ordained as an interfaith minister of spiritual counsel in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. She balances writing with a counseling practice.

©2007 Elizabeth Cunningham (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Truest love

Loved the way story of Mary Magdalene and Jesus is told. The details, the Celtic priestess background, the goddess. I had many vivid dreams during my experience of listening to the book. If you love the alabaster jar, you’ll love this book.

Epic

This novel covers a lot of ground and takes massive leaps of literary licence. It will lift you up and throw you down and turn so many corners. While it is not "The Truth" you've been told there are truths about human nature and God nature that are illuminated within it's pages. It is both a horror and delight. Take yourself on this journey.

The story and the narration are excellent!

This story and the narrator pull you in from the minute you start listening! The story is written so well and the detail to every scene was so well written. The narrator was so good that as you listen you think there are several narrators. I purchased this book on a whim. I normally don’t do that. But I am so glad that I did! This is a great listen!!!

Love, love, love this book and series.

What a wonderfully narrated story. Wonderful story line mixing fiction with non-fiction, wonderfully embellished. just wonderful.

I wish I had 6 or more stars to give this book

I have been waiting for years and years for the audible version of this amazing series of books to come out - it was worth the wait! The story is a wonderfully creative and well-constructed retelling of the life of Jesus from the perspective of a woman, his passionate and very human wife, an equally powerful healer and spiritual force, a witch woman from an island of Women. The characters are wonderful, very believable and the narration is absolutely perfect, so we'll done in every detail, for both the prequel and this book. I stayed up late to finish the book so I could start the next two books in the series today!

Phenomenal work of historical fiction… a retelling of the Passion Story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene

Phenomenal work of historical fiction… a retelling of the Passion Story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, aka Maeve of the Isle of Apples (present day Anglesey), a Druidic Student, who becomes Slave to the Romans, Priestess of Isis, and a follower & wife of Jesus. If you are in need of a literal retelling of what little is known about her & a religious account from a patriarchal point of view, this book is NOT for you. If you seek to open your mind and marvel at the possibilities of They mystery, magic and miracles inherent in this story, the wisdom of Matriarchal societies & the possible link between old world spiritual centers, from the Celtic Isles to current day Israel, read on. Beautifully narrated.Mind blowing.

Best Version of a Beloved Story

I have read most stories about Mary Magdalene and this one by far is my favorite. Real. Passionate. I love the whole series immensely.

Absolutely Wonderful

Narration was top notch. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of this beautiful story.

These books are changing my life

Best series i have ever read so far. This author, is incredible. Everything I have ever been looking for in a story. The way that she compiled all of the various cultures and their Magic’s and weaves them together in the story of yeshua and Mary Magdalene (Maeve) awakens something deep in my soul of souls. I cry, I laugh, I love... I am transported to a time that my spirit remembers & memories deep in my cells are awakened. These books are a must read for anyone on the path of the wild, untamed, yet devoted & empowered feminine.
Thank you for writing these books 🤍✨

This book changed me

This book is heart wrenching, beautiful and inspiring. I️t moved me to my core and tore at my heart. I wept with Jesus and Maeve through their joys, love and pain. The second book of the Maeve Chronicles will not disappoint.