Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls [Paperback]

Bettye Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 29, 2007

From obscurity to renown, the Magdalene Secrets revealed. For over two thousand years the life of Mary Magdalene has been maligned in some quarters with the truth of her life being suppressed. Author Bettye Johnson brings to light the many missing fragments regarding the life of Mary Magdalene. Based upon years of research, Johnson weaves a story of suspense, mystery, adventure, abduction and romance. Moving from the present day across time to two thousand years ago, the mystery unfolds with a most unlikely quartet coming together. Two American women, one a research lawyer and the other a teacher on sabbatical, while hiking in the Pyrenees Mountains of southern France, discover by accident an unknown cave containing never before discovered scrolls written by Mary Magdalene herself. Not wanting the scrolls to be hidden away for years as others have been, the two women pair up with a rich American businessman and a disillusioned French priest with a mission to get the scrolls translated and given to the world. At last, the tale of Mary Magdalene with her connection to the Black Madonna, her childhood, her education, her relationship with Jesus, her mission and her spirituality is made known with its many twists and surprises. The reader's interest is riveted with anticipation for the next page from beginning to the end with its passion, intrigue and spiritual insights. Definitely a page-turner thriller that is powerful to its surprising climax.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Author Bettye Johnson brings the world a wonderfully written, intriguing novel about Mary Magdalene. Although the book is a work of fiction, it reads like history and you want to believe it is history. You want to believe that all of the questions have been answered by the lost scrolls of Madalene. With a hint of romance, adventure and history, this book is a page turner that you will have a hard time putting down. Easy to follow and understand, this book is a great read. You don't have to be a history buff to follow along. You don't need to be a religious fanatic either. You just need a free day and an open heart to folloow along on this journey to discover the scrolls of Mary Magdalene. --Rapid Book Review

Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls is a tantalizing story depicting the discovery of ancient scrolls about Mary Magdalene and Jesus. Though it covers some of the same ground as the Da Vinci Code, the writing is infinitely better and far more believable. The heroines in the story are more realistic and the adventures described in a truer voice along with a possible time-line--something very much lacking in Dan Brown's tale. Whether the reader chooses to believe what is revealed in story form or not, the book is entertaining from beginning to end. How can the author improve this book? No suggestions--the author knows how to write and tell a compelling and convincing story. Hopefully the promotion for this book will be enough to make those who read the Da Vinci Code want to read Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls. --Writer's Digest Judge for 15th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards

Praise be to the Creator of All. Praise be unto this Life for she is the one foretold to be the Messenger of Hope. She is the Anointed One to bring the Message of Remembrance of who we are. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! Dan Brown opened the door to religious artifacts with his book The DaVinci Code. Bettye Johnson blows that door off its hinges in Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls. After visiting France, the author became fascinated with Black Madonnas, which forms the basis for her wonderful novel centering around to women hiking the French Pyrenees Mountains and discovering ancient scrolls in a hidden cave. Bringing an American businessman and a disillusioned priest into their secret, the women hear an interpretation of the scrolls. It appears to be the life self-described story of Mary Magdalene. As the two women and their companions continue to interpret the scrolls, they become fearful that the scrolls will fall into the wrong hands. The ladies begin a cross-country trek to insure that the scrolls are placed with the proper authorities, so that they may be received and enjoyed by all. What follows is a story of passion, betrayal, and mystery told in a page-turning style. Although this is a work of fiction, truth is found in the research on display here--truth and the seekers of truth. The novel is packed full of historical references, but the fictional elements ease the delivery of the overly intellectual passages. There is also a bit of the outspoken to please the curious mind. In the end, this is an adventurous and thought-provoking story. --The US Review of Books - Reviewed by Sue Johnson

From the Publisher

Bettye Johnson's dynamic novel is an Independent Publisher Book Award 2006 Winner. Johnson has brought Mary Magdalene to life as a real woman who had her own mission and her own following. The scrolls are in the form of Mary Magdalene's journal of her life from birth until the end of her own ministry. This book is action-packed and a real thriller with overtones of the spiritual aspect of Mary Magdalene.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Living Free Press; 2 edition (June 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965045412
• ISBN-13: 978-0965045414
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bettye Johnson is an international award-winning author. Her book Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls is an Independent Publishers Book Award winner 2006. This book is published in Italy and in Germany. Johnson's sequel, Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy, 1st Edition is an Independent Publishers Book Awards winner 2008. The 2nd Revised Edition of Mary Magdalene, Her Legacy has just been released by Living Free Press. Johnson's background is a woven tapestry of experiences, which includes working for the Foreign Service branch of the U.S. State Department with posts to the embassies in Paris and Tokyo. In addition, she has been a Federal Women's Program Coordinator for a government district office and conducted workshops on women's issues. Johnson has also conducted workshops and seminars as a program director of a holistic health center in California and as a minister. She is a retired ordained minister trained in the ministry of Divine Science. Johnson is a native of Texas and after leaving Texas Women's University began her most uncommon education. Her other books are A Christmas Awakening and Awakening the Genie Within. She resides in WA State. Johnson's website is www.bettyejohnson.com


ACERCA DEL AUTOR

Bettye Johnson es un tapiz tejido por la experiencia. Siendo una niña obtuvo sus primeras ganancias en la recolección de algodón en Texas.

Dejó su ciudad a la edad de 23 años para trabajar en el Servicio Exterior del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos., con turnos de servicio en la Embajada de Paris, Francia y posteriormente en la Embajada de Tokyo, Japón.

Dejó el Servicio Exterior, para formar su propia familia, se casó y es madre de tres hijos.

Continuó vinculada al gobierno y fue Coordinadora del Distrito para el Programa Federal de la Mujer y Director del programa para un Centro de salud Integral, después de prestar sus servicios en el gobierno fue Ministro de una iglesia no-denominada.

Bettye siempre ha estado en busca del conocimiento, lo ha mejorado en los últimos 23 años como estudiante en Ramtha's School of Enlightnment « Ramtha Escuela de la Iluminación», una academia de la mente ubicada en yelm, Washington

Ella ha publicado los siguientes libros:

Su primer libro Despertando en Navidad «A Christmas Awakening».

El segundo libro El Secreto de Magdalena y Sus Revelaciones «Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls» Este libro fue ganador del premio como Editor Independiente del año 2006, se ha publicado en Italia y Alemania.

El tercer libro, Maria Magdalena y Su Legado es una secuela y una guía para Editores independientes, ganador del premio en el 2008.

El cuarto libro Despertar el Genio con Ann «Awakening the Genie with Ann» Es el despertar del genio que llevamos dentro. Un viaje de descubrimiento; el viaje de Bettye en su despertar a la edad de 40 años.

Bettye reside en el estado de Washington, donde lidera y ayuda a un grupo de autores noveles, actualmente se encuentra escribiendo su quinto libro.

Para mayo información visita:
http://bettyejohnson.com
http://www.magdalenescrolls.com

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls, April 7, 2005

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Shella "Shella" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls (Paperback)

I loved the book. One of those stories that you just can't seem to put down. This is a journey into the life of Mary Magdalene and Jesus. The historical evidence reveals the "hidden" truth about her life as a great Master and Healer. The story line keeps a fast pace and I couldn't wait to turn the next page. I would highly recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Refreshing!, March 19, 2005

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Victoria Blaze "blue28now" (Old Lemuria, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls (Paperback)

How refreshing to see the story of Mary Magdalene told where she is treated with respect, intelligence and such a lofty perspective! Impeccable research is woven into an engaging story that twists and turns, weaving the past with the present, making a delightful, yet thoughtful, read. I kept turning the pages waiting to see what would happen next! And when I finished the book, it left me asking a lot of questions about the grossly maligned historical presentation of such an incredible and marvelous woman. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BLACK CHRIST WOMAN :), August 13, 2005

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WELL, its about time! Thankyou Bettye for your perception of a story of the well hidden Magdalene. Airess of the Queen of Sheba and Christ Initiate in the ancient schools of Wisdom.
This book has it all, Steamy sex, pain, power struggles, the divine bridge to eternity, truth, justice and the christs of time itself. I Believe this book SHOULD BECOME A MOVIE!! IT IS A SURE FIRE WINNER! I read it in a day, couldn't put it down.
BRILLIANT !

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Australia