Karen L. King

Presents a new translation of the Gospel of Mary, discusses its presentation of the teachings of Jesus, and compares it to other early Christian writings in the context of early Church teachings.

Jesus and the First Woman Apostle

The Gospel of Mary of Magdala

A study of gnosticism examines the various ways early Christians strove to define themselves in a pluralistic Roman society, while questioning the traditional ideas of heresy and orthodoxy that have previously influenced historians.

What is Gnosticism?

After engaging in a duel to avenge a lady's honor, Keene Davies is forced by his father to take a bride in order to keep his inheritance and is shocked to discover that his intended is none other than Sophie, a spirited woman surrounded by scandal. Original.

The Wedding Duel

Elaine Pagels

Discover the true meaning of the lost Gospel of Judas ... Lost for 1,600 years, the Gospel of Judas has only now had its meaning unlocked for readers today. Its startling text included the claim that not only was Judas the favoured disciple of Jesus, but also that Judas was killed by the other disciples. Was Judas a betrayer or a loyal disciple? Did he write this shocking document? And what does it mean for us today? In Reading Judas Elaine Pagels and Karen L. King, world-renowned experts in religious texts, explore the meanings of this contentious gospel in detail. Here they reveal a gospel that, far from seeing Jesus’ death as a sacrifice for humanity’s sins, opposes the idea that God desires martyrdom and instead points towards a faith that is based on inner spiritual life. Containing a new translation of the Gospel of Judas from the original Coptic, Reading Judas radically challenges our notions of the Christian faith.

The Controversial Message of the Ancient Gospel of Judas

Reading Judas

Patricia Waddell

Stacy Brown

A charming collection from three beloved historical romance authors which includes tales of romance blossoming in the most unusual places--and Valentine's Day inspires even the most mismatched couples to follow their hearts. Includes Brown's "Only Mine, " King's "The Bachelor and the Bluestocking, " and Waddell's "Love Letters." Original.

Cupid Calling

The instant New York Times bestseller interpreting the controversial long-lost gospel The recently unearthed Gospel of Judas is a source of fascination for biblical scholars and lay Christians alike. Now two leading experts on the Gnostic gospels tackle the important questions posed by its discovery, including: How could any Christian imagine Judas to be Jesus' favorite? And what kind of vision of God does the author offer? Working from Karen L. King's brilliant new translation, Elaine Pagels and King provide the context necessary for considering its meaning. Reading Judas plunges into the heart of Christianity itself and will stand as the definitive look at the gospel for years to come.

The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity

Essays on the feminine face of God in Gnostic philsophy and theology are collected in a fascinating introduction to this early and often persecuted strand of Christian thought. Original.

Images of the Feminine in Gnosticism

Returning home from war, Major Anthony Sheridan finds himself drawn to newly widowed Felicity Merriwether, the very same woman who had betrayed him long ago, and her young son, but a shocking discovery threatens to destroy their second chance at love. Original.

Karen L. King

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