Education

Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of John: A Case of Textual Suppression? with Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer

On Sunday, August 11, Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer lectured at St. Mary’s. Dr. Schrader Polczer outlined her argument that the character Martha of Bethany may be a second-century addition to the Gospel of John, to discourage the ancient position that Lazarus's sister Mary should be identified as Mary Magdalene.

Thank you to our ECW (Episcopal Church Women) for inviting Dr. Schrader Polczer and organizing this fascinating lecture.

Here is a recording of her lecture.

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Adult Education

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