Through the Eyes of Mary Magdalene: Book I: Early Years and Soul Awakening

by Estelle Isaacson, James R. Wetmore (Editor), Robert Powell (Foreword)

In this first book of a trilogy on the life of Mary Magdalene, Estelle Isaacson presents her visions of the life of “the Apostle to the Apostles” as seen through Magdalene’s own eyes. Following a Prologue “in the starry heavens,” Part One encompasses Magdalene’s childhood, her journeys and education in Egypt, her struggle with temptations, and her conversion. Part Two takes the reader through some of Magdalene’s experiences as she lays down her former life and follows Jesus as his disciple. Part Three visits the Lazarus mysteries and includes revelations concerning his initiation, death, and resurrection. Part Four comprises five appendices presenting subsidiary visions. Among these are two visions of Magdalene’s mysterious sister Silent Mary, a figure otherwise unknown except through the earlier visions of the Catholic stigmatist Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774–1824). The book is graced with many illustrations by James J. Tissot (1836–1902), whose work resonates also with Estelle in a very special way, the artist’s depictions being so very close to what she herself witnesses in vision.Those who find this volume valuable and inspiring will be glad to know of two further volumes of the trilogy, and that works on other subjects drawn from the ongoing wellspring of Estelle’s visions will follow. Book Two of the Magdalene trilogy is subtitled From Initiation to the Passion, and Book III is subtitled From the Ascension to Journeys in Gaul.“Estelle invites us to stand witness by her side, in community with the Logos and with Sophia. She tells us we need not wait until we are perfect, for Christ comes to us now!”—From the Introduction“This book is a truly remarkable work on Mary Magdalene, in which the mysteries she lived through are re-experienced through her eyes in a most touching and tangible way.”—Robert Powell, author The Mystery, Biography & Destiny of Mary Magdalene.

300 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2012

Reviews

[Chelsea Charping · Rating 4 out of 5]

My dad gave me this book for Christmas, and I chose to read it as fantasy rather than non-fiction, which made it easier for me. When I was reading it as non-fiction, I was frustrated with details like Magalene having red hair. Based on the part of Earth she's from, the only way she could have red hair would be if she were from one of the few tribes in Ethiopia/Sudan that have red hair. But it became clear early on that she's intended to be white because there's mention of her sister Martha having fair skin. This annoyed me because it's clearly whitewashing a story that doesn't take place in a white culture. There were lots of other details that I don't believe matched with what I know as a person who has traveled in the Middle East and lots of parts of the world. So once I was able to move past these obvious discrepancies and just read for enjoyment, it became easier.

It was interesting for me to think about Jesus and His followers in ways that I hadn't previously. I think Isaacson captures the humanity of Jesus well, and it's enlightening to read about the normal, earthly struggles He had while also being fully divine. It's important to remember who His followers were, that what they did wasn't easy because they were normal humans just like us. So whether real or imagined, I believe these visions provide useful insight.

I've already started the second book and am interested to go through the Passion through these visions.