medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
No reason at all not to call her one of the disciples - the medieval
tradition described her as apostola apostolorum, because she was the first
to preach the risen Christ. Her anointing of his feet is also regarded as
prefiguring the sacrament of Extreme Unction.
Maddy
Dr Madeleine Gray, in the foothills of God's golden county of Gwent
(Department of Humanities and Science
UWCN Caerleon Campus
PO Box 179
Newport NP18 3YG
Tel: +44 (0)1633.432675
http://scarab.newport.ac.uk/mg
History at Newport: http://humanities.newport.ac.uk/HIST.html
Gwent County History Association web site:
http://gwent-county-history-association.newport.ac.uk
'Rabbit is Clever', said Pooh. 'Rabbit has Brain. I suppose that's why he
never understands anything.'
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