DANIELLE VAN DIJK, MA (1953) has been studying esoteric ideas for over fifty years, with the Gnosis, the Nag Hammadi manuscripts and anthroposophy as her main sources of inspiration. She taught Dutch and World literature, Philosophy and Ethics at the Waldorf secondary school in Zeist, the Netherlands, where she was also a member of the management team. She is the author of seven books, including Christ Consciousness (Temple Lodge 2010). For further information see: www.danielle-vandijk.nl

‘A beautifully illustrated book about an intriguing search for a legendary yet misunderstood woman.’ – Jacob Slavenburg, historian and author‘Mary Magdalene is the mother of esoteric Christianity. Therefore, it is high time to bring to light the many secrets surrounding her and her life. And that is precisely what Danielle van Dijk does in this remarkable book.’ – Hans Stolp, author and pastor

• IntroductionLeading QuestionsA Jigsaw PuzzleThe Structure of this BookMary Magdalene in the CentreMottosChapter 1. Before we start looking at the ‘Stars’ of Mary MagdaleneChapter 2. The ‘Star-Image’ of Mary Magdalene13 Stars to really meet Her*Star 1*Intermezzo 1—Capernaum, a Personal Impression*Star 2*Her Marriage*Star 3*A Son?*Star 4*The Anointment at Bethany*Star 5*The ‘Silent Star’*Star 6*Mary Magdalene’s Role at Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Link between Two Worlds*Star 7*Mary Magdalene and the Story of the Red Egg Painted on the Wall of the Magdalene Church in Jerusalem A Secret, fully open to see*Star 8*Mary Magdalene in Glastonbury*Star 9*Mary Magdalene in France*Star 10*Mary Magdalene and the Black Madonna The Black Madonna, Sophia and Mary Magdalene Sophia is Threefold *Star 11*Mary Magdalene in Spain?*Star 12*Mary Magdalene’s Legacy*Star 13*Chapter 3. To Walk the Path of the Magdalene The Importance of Feminine Energy Finding the BalanceConclusionsAfterwordAppendices:I: The Sheaths or Bodies of the Human Being II: The Gnosis and GnosticismiIII: Explanation of the Holy FamiliesIV: Relevant Dates: An OverviewV: Summary of the Family Connections between the Royal Houses of Britain and the Royal House of David (Judah)Bibliography and Further ReadingNotes

DANIELLE VAN DIJK, MA (1953) has been studying esoteric ideas for over fifty years, with the Gnosis, the Nag Hammadi manuscripts and anthroposophy as her main sources of inspiration. She taught Dutch and World literature, Philosophy and Ethics at the Waldorf secondary school in Zeist, the Netherlands, where she was also a member of the management team. She is the author of seven books, including Christ Consciousness (Temple Lodge 2010). For further information see: www.danielle-vandijk.nl

‘A beautifully illustrated book about an intriguing search for a legendary yet misunderstood woman.’ – Jacob Slavenburg, historian and author‘Mary Magdalene is the mother of esoteric Christianity. Therefore, it is high time to bring to light the many secrets surrounding her and her life. And that is precisely what Danielle van Dijk does in this remarkable book.’ – Hans Stolp, author and pastor

• IntroductionLeading QuestionsA Jigsaw PuzzleThe Structure of this BookMary Magdalene in the CentreMottosChapter 1. Before we start looking at the ‘Stars’ of Mary MagdaleneChapter 2. The ‘Star-Image’ of Mary Magdalene13 Stars to really meet Her*Star 1*Intermezzo 1—Capernaum, a Personal Impression*Star 2*Her Marriage*Star 3*A Son?*Star 4*The Anointment at Bethany*Star 5*The ‘Silent Star’*Star 6*Mary Magdalene’s Role at Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Link between Two Worlds*Star 7*Mary Magdalene and the Story of the Red Egg Painted on the Wall of the Magdalene Church in Jerusalem A Secret, fully open to see*Star 8*Mary Magdalene in Glastonbury*Star 9*Mary Magdalene in France*Star 10*Mary Magdalene and the Black Madonna The Black Madonna, Sophia and Mary Magdalene Sophia is Threefold *Star 11*Mary Magdalene in Spain?*Star 12*Mary Magdalene’s Legacy*Star 13*Chapter 3. To Walk the Path of the Magdalene The Importance of Feminine Energy Finding the BalanceConclusionsAfterwordAppendices:I: The Sheaths or Bodies of the Human Being II: The Gnosis and GnosticismiIII: Explanation of the Holy FamiliesIV: Relevant Dates: An OverviewV: Summary of the Family Connections between the Royal Houses of Britain and the Royal House of David (Judah)Bibliography and Further ReadingNotes