'''Mary Magdalene''' was a Jewish woman from the tribe of Benjamin who was also a disciple of [[Christ]]. She appears in all four [[Gospels]] in the [[New Testament]]. Mary came with [[Jesus]] on his journey to [[Jerusalem]] and witnessed his [[crucifixion]].<ref>[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] 23:55</ref> She was also the first person to see that Jesus had [[resurrection|resurrected]].<ref>[[Gospel of John|John]] 20:1-2</ref> Jesus cast 7 demons out of her by the power of the Holy Spirit.<ref>Luke 8:2</ref>
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The New Testament does not mention her beyond the Gospels. It should be noted that the view of Mary Magdelene as a prostitute is not found within the Bible or the writings of the early church fathers.
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[[File:Georges de La Tour Mary Magdalene.jpg|thumb|left|Georges de La Tour, Mary Magdalene.]]