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Mary Magdalene was a prominent figure in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. She is mentioned several times in the Gospels as a devoted follower of Jesus who was present at his crucifixion and burial. She is also believed to have been the first witness to the resurrection of Jesus.
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]
Mary Magdalene was born in the seaport town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. She is referenced as a notable figure in Christ’s ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. The Bible provides the little we know about Mary Magdalene, from whom Christ cast out seven demons.
Mary Magdalene, next to Jesus' mother, is arguably the most well known woman of the New Testament. This is quite surprising given what little Biblical information is available about her and the fact she is only recorded, by name, fourteen times.
Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table.
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.
Mary Magdalene was a woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons (Luke 8:2). The name Magdalene likely indicates that she came from Magdala, a city on the southwest coast of the Sea of Galilee. After Jesus cast seven demons from her, she became one of His followers.
Mary Magdalene’s legacy in Scripture is one of complete devotion to her Lord. Wherever her name is mentioned in any of the four Gospels, we read that she followed Jesus, ministered to Him, and was even with Him at the cross when the disciples fled.
Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus, who supported him in his ministry and was present at his crucifixion. She is most celebrated for being the first person to witness Jesus' resurrection, according to all four Gospels.
We first meet Mary in Luke 8, where she is described as “Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out” (v. 2). Many have inferred a great deal from this one statement. Today, we view demonic activity in the life of individuals as the result of sinful choices on their part.