Mary Magdalene: A Biography

A revisionist biography by Bruce Chilton, placing Mary Magdalene in a role as a key apostle in the

Jesus’ inner circle of disciples (Doubleday, 2005).

Wapner’s roles: Proposal writing and development, Editing

“A compelling portrait of Mary…Graced by both power and wit, Chilton’s book aims to reshape and

reorient the imagination of a new generation.”

-Christian Science Monitor

“Chilton is an eloquent, erudite, insightful, and pastorally sensitive biblical scholar. He has produced

a profoundly affecting biography of Mary Magdalene.”

-America

“An intriguing portrait of a woman strong enough to break through cultural misogyny…fascinating

reading.”

-Fort Worth Star-Telegram