This is the core of the Divine Union: not merely emotional affection, but a recognition of spiritual equalhood. In the esoteric tradition of the Nazarenes, the Messiah could not be a solitary masculine figure. Creation is dual. Redemption required both the masculine (the King) and the feminine (the Queen). The concept of the "Divine Union" is ancient. In the Song of Solomon, we read an erotic, ecstatic poem of two lovers, which Kabbalistic tradition interprets as the love between God (the masculine) and Shekinah (the feminine presence of God on Earth). Jesus and Mary Magdalene may have lived this metaphor in the flesh.
In the Gnostic Pistis Sophia , Jesus sits with Mary Magdalene and explains all the mysteries, saying, "Mary, thou blessed one, who will be instructed in all the mysteries of the kingdom." Divine Union- The Love Story Of Jesus And Mary Magdalene
This was not a sinner weeping. This was a beloved performing the sacred rite of preparation for her partner’s transcendence. If their love was a divine mystery, its climax occurs at the tomb. While all the male disciples had fled in fear, Mary Magdalene stood at the cross. And while Peter and John ran to the empty tomb and then went home, Mary stayed—weeping. This is the core of the Divine Union:
The text uses the Greek word koinonos , which in Aramaic (the language Jesus spoke) translates to zivugah —a word denoting a sacred partner, a spiritual twin, or a spouse. The Gospel of Philip goes further, making a shocking claim that explains the apostles' jealousy: "And the companion of the Savior is Mary Magdalene. But Christ loved her more than all the disciples and used to kiss her often on her mouth. The rest of the disciples were offended by it and expressed disapproval. They said to him, 'Why do you love her more than all of us?'" Redemption required both the masculine (the King) and