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'''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.<ref>Luke 8:2</ref> | '''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.<ref>Luke 8:2</ref> | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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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Revision as of 02:38, February 21, 2008
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[1]. She was also the first person to see that Jesus had resurrected[2]. Jesus cast 7 demons out of her.[3]
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.