The Expected One by Kathleen McGowan

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Almost finished my book "The Expected One". Awesome points to ponder.

FROM HER WEB SITE:

Kathleen McGowan has spent twenty years researching the legends surrounding the Gospel of Mary Magdalene on four continents. She has immersed herself in the culture and folklore of Mary Magdalene, which is primarily an oral tradition that features an ancient prophecy about the coming of "The Expected One," a special seeker who has been chosen by divine providence to bring Mary Magdalene's long-hidden message to the world. The author says that those guarding the tradition of Mary Magdalene opened their doors to her because of her connections to an ancient French family that traces its roots to Mary Magdalene, her birth date, and her possession of a special ring. McGowan commented, “Mary Magdalene’s story is the greatest story never told. My interest in Mary Magdalene was sparked by my discovery that part of my family believes it is related to an ancient French lineage that traces its roots to her descendants. This link opened doors that have been closed to other writers and allowed me to do unique research on four continents. I am thrilled to be working with Touchstone and Simon and Schuster because they have given me the opportunity to present Mary’s story to the broadest worldwide audience with the absolute integrity it deserves.

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For those of you who are TRULY INTERESTED in the author her is a link to her Q&A.

www.theexpectedone.com/expected/author_questions.htm

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I like this message that she has on her Q&A, it kind of sums it up for me.

Obviously, I am not traditional in my beliefs, but I hope that others who call themselves Christians will also call me their sister.

I do not believe in any way that believing in Jesus as a husband and father diminishes his divinity or his importance. For me, the opposite is true. The Bible is clear on the sanctity of marriage and family, and I believe this story enforces that very Christian ideal.

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More of HER Q&A

The media has caused a stir over the release of the Gospel of Judas, a set of coptic scrolls that portray Judas as a loyal disciple following Jesus’ directive in betraying him to the Romans. You support this perspective in your story. How much has this and other “Gnostic Gospels” influenced your work?


The Gospel of Judas was revealed after my work was first self-published, so it had no impact on my storytelling; however, I was exhilarated when it came out because it does support my theories! I believe this is just the beginning, that more material will be discovered or released that proves the truths in Magdalene’s story as it is presented here.
I think the Gnostic Gospels are such important and beautiful documents, material that everyone should read if they have an interest in the origins of Christianity. I am currently working on a manuscript that uses the Gnostic material and other early Christian writings to create what I believe is ironclad proof of Magdalene’s story