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  2. Apr 1, 2024 · What was so special about Mary Magdalene, that Jesus chose her to walk out such an extravagant story? Who was Mary Magdalene really, and what happened to her after the resurrection of Christ? Here are five questions answered about the life and story of Mary Magdalene in the Bible.

  3. Jul 25, 2023 · Mary Magdalene was born in the seaport town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. She is referenced in the Bible as a notable figure in Christ’s ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection.

  4. 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.

  5. Quick Facts. Mary was one of the first three people (the others being James' mother and Salome, Mark 16:1) to discover Jesus' empty tomb and enter it (verses 4 - 5). She is also the first person to inform Peter and John that Jesus' body was missing from its burial location (John 20:1 - 2).

  6. She was the first person to speak to Jesus after the Resurrection. She is called ‘Apostle to the Apostles’, because the risen Jesus told her to ‘go and tell’, apostellein in Greek. See Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-11, Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-18. * All Bible texts at Mary Magdalene in the gospels.

  7. Aug 21, 2024 · Hometown: Mary Magdalene was from Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Strengths: Mary Magdalene was loyal and generous. She is listed among women who helped support Jesus' ministry from their own funds (Luke 8:3). Her great faith earned special affection from Jesus.

  8. Jun 25, 2019 · Iconography and Portrayals. Mary Magdalene is usually portrayed in one of the various gospel scenes that have been associated with her — for example anointing Jesus, washing Jesus’ feet, or discovering the empty tomb. Mary Magdalene is also frequently painted with a skull.