About the author
Marianne Fredriksson (1927–2007) was a Swedish journalist and novelist, one of the best-selling Swedish authors of her generation, known internationally for Hanna's Daughters. Her novel According to Mary Magdalene (Enligt Maria Magdalena), published in English by Hampton Roads Publishing Company, reimagines the life of Mary Magdalene as recounted to the apostles after the death of Christ, tracing her childhood, the loss of her parents, and her relationship with Jesus. Fredriksson often reworked biblical and mythological women's stories in fiction, blending historical imagination with psychological depth. Her novels have been translated into many languages and reached a wide international readership. According to Mary Magdalene sits alongside her other work in reexamining religious tradition through a woman's perspective, and appeals to readers of literary fiction with spiritual or feminist themes.
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“This book serves as a compelling alternative history for those weary of conventional biblical interpretations. However, it may disappoint readers seeking strictly academic or historical scholarship, as its strength lies in…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on According to Mary Magdalene
“This novel provides a vivid reimagining of Mary Magdalene’s life, highlighting her influence and the preservation of Jesus’ true message against apostolic reshaping. While the narrative succeeds in empowering marginalized voices…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on According to Mary Magdalene
