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The Truth About Mary Magdalene. Modern Popular Works Book: Holy Blood, Holy Grail Book - Movie: The DaVinci Code Scholarly Studies: The Gospel of Philip; The Gospel of Mary Magdalene. The Truth About Mary Magdalene. False Teachings (Pop Culture) Mary & Jesus were married.
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The Truth About Mary Magdalene Modern Popular Works • Book: Holy Blood, Holy Grail • Book - Movie: The DaVinci Code • Scholarly Studies: The Gospel of Philip; The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
The Truth About Mary Magdalene False Teachings (Pop Culture) • Mary & Jesus were married. • They had a daughter named Sarah. • French Kings from Jesus’ lineage. • Secret society protected these “facts.”
The Truth About Mary Magdalene False Teachings (Scholarly) • Jesus gave special authority to Mary. • When she clashed with the apostles the role of women was suppressed. • Today’s church should restore the role of women in the church.
The Truth About Mary Magdalene What Does the Bible Teach? • Helped support Jesus (Luke 8:1-3). • Seven spirits cast out of her. • Stood at the cross (Matthew 27:50-56; Mark 15:37-41; John 19:25-27) Note: No charge to John regarding Mary Magdalene -- His wife?
The Truth About Mary Magdalene What Does the Bible Teach? • Took notice of where He was buried (Mark 15:42-47; Matthew 27:57-61). • First to see the stone rolled away (John 20:1-2; Matthew 28:1-8; Luke 24:1-11).
The Truth About Mary Magdalene What Does the Bible Teach? • First to see the risen Lord (Mark 16:1-11; John 20:11-18). Note: Husband - Rabboni?
The Truth About Mary Magdalene Common Speculations • The one who washed his feet with her hair -- Mary, the sister of Lazarus (Luke 7:37; John 11:1-2). From Bethany (in Judea), not Magdala (in Galilee).
The Truth About Mary Magdalene Common Speculations • Woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11). No name is given. • Prostitute (Catholic Pope - to show God’s mercy to all sinners. Now renounced by Catholic church).
The Truth About Mary Magdalene Conclusions • Mary was a close disciple of Jesus. • Mary supported the Lord and the apostles and was in submission. • She was not Jesus’ wife. • They had no children.