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Mary Magdalene [a] (sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene or the Madeleine) was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection. [1]
Apr 2, 2014 · Mary Magdalene was a figure in the Bible's New Testament who was one of Jesus' most loyal followers and is said to have been the first to witness his resurrection.
Jun 25, 2019 · Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four of the canonical gospels, but nowhere is she described as a prostitute. This popular image of Mary comes from confusion between here and two other women: Martha’s sister Mary and an unnamed sinner in Luke’s gospel (7:36-50).
Mary Magdalene, Jesus' friend and disciple: present at the horrific crucifixion, first witness to the Resurrection. Who was she really? Bible study resource
Jul 21, 2023 · One reason is that Mary Magdalene is identified as “the Magdalene” in all four Gospels, whereas the two Gospels that refer to the sister of Martha and Lazarus (i.e., Luke and John) identify her with respect to her siblings.
Jul 20, 2011 · At some point Mary Magdalene became confused with two other women in the Bible: Mary, the sister of Martha, and the unnamed sinner from Luke's gospel (7:36-50) both of whom wash Jesus' feet...
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Apr 1, 2024 · Luke 8:1-2. Mary was a Jewish woman from the fishing town Magdala on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Her name is mentioned 12 times in the Gospels, more than most of the apostles. Mark and Luke recorded the healing of demons from Mary’s life in their Gospel accounts.
