The idea that Jesus was married continues to incite fierce debate. But most who
address the topic either dismiss the possibility or propound conspiracy theories
. Amid the storm of controversy, Le Donne provides a haven of clarity and sense.
Approaching the subject from a fresh, historical perspective, Le Donne place
s Jesus firmly within a socio-cultural context and, by investigating gender and
marriage norms, provocatively argues that Jesus could well have been married - a
lthough not to Mary Magdalene.
