Who was Mary Magdalene and why has her voice been silenced? She beckons to us through the shrouds of history, a woman of such spiritual stature that she became the first to open our consciousness to the risen Christ. She brings a vision of a Christianity in which masculine and feminine meet as intimate and equal partners. A vision never more needed than today.
Irina Kuzminsky’s thought-provoking introduction to this remarkable woman precedes a verse narrative, interposed with biblical and gnostic quotations, retelling the Christian story from Mary’s spiritual perspective. All is crafted to bring us closer to this woman seen by her contemporaries as an embodiment of Sophia – the archetype of feminine wisdom – and as Jesus’ true companion and partner in his work.
In Memory of Her: Mary Magdalene, Beacon of Light
SPIRITUALITY / POETRY
‘In Memory of Her: Mary Magdalene, Beacon of Light is an exquisite fusion of poetic voice, insight, and grounded inquiry. Irina Kuzminsky reanimates Mary Magdalene as a vibrant presence – rooted in history, alive in spirit, and relevant for our evolving future. A vital and inspiring contribution to the growing canon illuminating Mary Magdalene’s wisdom.’
Sarah Drew, author of Gaia Codex
‘Truly inspiring, heart warming, illuminating; it carries the spirit – and even the voice – of the Magdalene.’
Jay Ramsay
‘Irina Kuzminsky brings Mary Magdalene’s story and spiritual genius to life in resonant poetry, rich in insight and vision. Her extensive knowledge of canonical and gnostic texts is shown in this book’s excellent introductory essay. Mary Magdalene is revealed as beloved of Christ, true apostle to the apostles, calling us to join her in “This dance of moving light”.’
Sarah Law, editor of Amethyst Review
‘An exquisitely rendered paean to the Magdalene. Kuzminsky tells her story with boldness, reverence, and compassion. This work redeems Mary from erasure and lays out her power as a woman and a special companion to the Christ. The author has succeeded in anointing the Magdalene through an account of her life and these sublime poems.’
Donna Brown, editor of Esoteric Quarterly
