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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

Was the Gospel of John Changed to Suppress Mary Magdalene?

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Mary Magdalene has a ton of conspiracy theories swirling around her. Most are pure speculation. But a recent study by a Duke University New Testament PhD student, Elizabeth Schrader, argues that the copiers of the Gospel of John may have diminished the role of Mary Magdalene. Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PThZ6XEp4qw&feature=youtu.beSupport the show!:https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfasthttps://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastCheck out my favorite religious studies books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Follow me on Twitter!: @andrewmarkhenryFollow Elizabeth Schrader too!: @libbieschrader Study:Elizabeth Schrader, "Was Martha of Bethany Added to the Fourth Gospel in the Second Century?" Harvard Theological Review 110 (2017) 360-392 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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