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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.