Gospel of Mary
The Gospel of Mary, an early Christian Gnostic text discovered in the late 19th century, centers on a dialogue between Mary Magdalene and the other disciples of Jesus after his resurrection. In this text, Mary Magdalene is presented as a leading disciple, uniquely understanding Jesus's teachings.
The text explores the nature of the soul, spiritual salvation, and the process of achieving gnosis or direct knowledge of God. Mary describes a vision she had of Jesus, who imparts teachings on the ascent of the soul past hostile powers seeking to hinder its progress towards eternal life.
It also contains discussions about the errors of religious hierarchies and the value of personal, experiential knowledge of the divine. The Gospel of Mary challenges conventional gender and authority structures, emphasizing the equal worth of all followers of Christ's teachings.