A-Z: General definitions: Mary Magdalene

Definition

According to the Gospels Mary was delivered by Christ from 'seven devils' (Luke 8:2), stood by the Cross (Mark 15:40), discovered the empty tomb, and was the first to encounter the Risen Christ (Mark 16:1-19, John 20:11-18). Tradition also identified her with the 'sinner' who anointed Christ's feet (Luke 7:37-50) and with [3Mary of Bethany3].

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