A theory ... worthy of contemplation.

Margaret Starbird was one of the first to elaborate at length about the idea that Mary Magdalen was more than just the irrelevant aquaintance of Jesus that the Bible tries to make her. Like Margaret Starbird, I feel that these thoughts do not reduce my faith or ar in any way blasphemous. The God I believe in wants us to question, to learn and to grow. Margaret Starbird and her book helps us to do so. 4 stars for the writing style, which could be more exciting.

An interesting look at the possibility of the true holy grail

This book was a very thorough look at the possibility that Jesus was married to Mary Magdelene. I really like how Margaret Starbird laid out her arguments and came to her conclusions. It was a very interesting reads; I learned about a french legend I never heard about, about how the Bible used metaphor from Middle Eastern myths and aobut how this story plays out in our modern society (i.e., Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, etc).^M

Deeply engrossing and thought-provoking

Margaret Starbird rocks! No doubt about it. This book is truly a gem in the arena of the reimergence of the Sacred Feminine. Her exploration of the preservation of Mary Magdalene as the sacred bride of Jesus and the 12th century symbolism (watermarks)of the Albegensians/Cathar lineage is really amazing. You'll discover the true meaning of the watchtower and the true purpose of minstrals and Tarot symbolism to weave the tale of the Dark Madonna in censored times. The beauty of the Song of Solomon in the Bible is also explored. It's functional purpose in the Hieros Gamos is revealed and discussed by Starbird. I really got a lot out her discussions on the true meaning of unicorn symbology too. I'm lucky enough to have visited the Cloisters museum in NYC a few years back and saw these amazing tapestries in person. I am forever mesmerized by the search for the sacred feminine in our world today. I have been on a quest to discover this myself way before the whole Da Vinci code phenomenon. Dan Brown has his place to alert the masses, but if you are a true seeker of knowledge about the tale of the Magdalene and her flight to Gaul and her importance in our understanding of our divine heritage well...this book is for you. Not too be missed!!!!! Here's to the unification of the Chalice and Blade and the return of the Holy Grail to the Wasteland. Reach out and take her hand Fisher King, your babe is coming home to rest in your arms once more!