While consulting a medium after losing her mother, Mary opens herself up to demonic powers. They enter and control her. They ruin her life. They drive her loved ones away and force her to flee.
In chains (physical and mental) of bondage, Mary seeks the Nazarene, a rising figure who has been healing the sick, and casting demons out of the possessed.
Following a blessed encounter with Him, where He does what no one else could, she decides to follow in His steps. In her redemption, Mary Magdalene becomes the first female apostle of the Lord Jesus.
MAGDALENE, a Bible Characters Adventure, explores the uplifting truth that all who are lost can be found, all who are sunk beneath their demons can be redeemed--by the One whose love and power and authority are absolute. This redemption is freely offered, and the life that comes with it is one of great liberty!
In this account of Mary Magdalene's life, Buckel rounds out and fills in the biblical texts. Putting everything in linear order, he describes the impacts on Mary Magdalene's life as she learns about Jesus and observes His miracles and teachings. I found his take on her relationships to be the best part of the book. A good read for anyone wanting a fuller picture of Mary Magdalene.
The descriptions of her demonic torments were hard to read, but her love and gratitude to the Lord Jesus were beautifully illustrated. This reader found nothing in the narrative which contradicted the actual events described in the Bible.