Mary Magdalen by Edgar Saltus (1891)

Mary Magdalen is a novel by Edgar Saltus that tells the story of Mary Magdalene and her relationship with Jesus Christ. The book explores themes of faith, love, and redemption as it follows Mary's journey from a life of sin to one of devotion and service to God. Throughout the novel, Saltus weaves together historical events and biblical references to create a richly detailed portrait of first-century Palestine. The book has been praised for its vivid descriptions and powerful characterizations, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in religious literature or historical fiction.

By Edgar Saltus · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Religious, Biographical · 10 chapters · 42,913 words

First lines

"Three to one on Scarlet!"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Saltus
• Date: 1891 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Religious, Biographical, Romance, Drama
• Length: 42,913 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 759 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, specifically during the time of Jesus Christ.
• Religious — The story revolves around biblical characters and religious themes.
• Biographical — The narrative focuses on the life of Mary Magdalen, a biblical figure.
• Romance — The narrative explores the romantic relationship between Mary Magdalen and Jesus Christ.

Tags

historical fiction · religion · feminism · biblical · character study · spirituality · redemption · love · betrayal · mysticism · identity · suffering

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X

More by Edgar Saltus

• Oscar Wilde: an Idler's Impression (1917)
• Imperial Purple (1894)
• The Paliser Case (1894)
• The Lords of the Ghostland (1890)
• Eden an Episode (1892)
• Historia Amoris (1896)
• The Truth About Tristrem Varick (1894)
• The Perfume of Eros (1894)
• All works by Edgar Saltus