Abstract
The article deals with the question about Mary Magdalene composed by Benedict Hesse of Cracow (ca. 1389–1456), Professor of Theology at the University of Cracow: it presents a study of the question and a critical edition of the text. The author addresses the question of attribution of the analyzed text and examines the dating of the text, establishing the terminus post quem et ante quem as 1431–1449. In the question, Hesse asks if Mary Magdalene committed a carnal sin. The medieval theologian analyzes the arguments for and against, and according to the long exegetic tradition concludes that Mary Magdalene committed a sin and is a conversion model for sinners. Hesse specifies that this question should be debated only at the university and not in the churches to avoid scandalizing the faithful.
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