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New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« on: March 21, 2018, 03:33:48 pm »

New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
Rachel Cruz Wed 21 Mar 2018 15:01 GMT

Was Mary Magdalene really a former prostitute who followed Jesus Christ? New discoveries suggest that one of the most famous women in history might have actually been a rich widow.
 

Research at a recently discovered archeological site in Magdala in Jerusalem suggests that Mary Magdalene might have been part of a ministry that followed Jesus Christ and was possibly a rich widow, not a prostitute, whose money funded a synagogue or house of prayer for believers.

Scholars said that during the first century, people were named after their hometown, hence Mary Magdalene may have been from Magdala. In the Gospels, Luke mentioned her as one of the first women who took care of Jesus with their own resources, thus the possibility that she was rich.

https://www.christiantoday.com/society/new-discoveries-on-mary-magdalene-suggest-she-might-have-been-a-rich-widow/127662.htm
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2018, 03:51:22 pm »
The entire concept of her being a prostitute isn't biblical. I believe that started in the 3rd century.  The few mentions in the Bible of her, at most,  say she was cured of evil spirits (Luke 8) but don't give detail.

The other main verse attributed to her (although not named) John 7:53—8:11, may have been added later as it isn't found in the oldest copies. Many Bibles now have a footnote this story (stoning of the woman who committed adultery) may have been added later.

Most if what we know (or think we know) about her comes from non cannon Gnostic documents.
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2018, 04:06:28 pm »
Good info, AbaraXas . Thanks for posting.

Legend often gets mixed in with the actual Biblical record.... which doesn’t say much about her.

Some may even rely on Jesus Christ Superstar for their ‘facts.’  ^-^
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2018, 04:12:17 pm »
Quote from: musiclady on March 21, 2018, 04:06:28 pm
Some may even rely on Jesus Christ Superstar for their ‘facts.’  ^-^

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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2018, 04:37:09 pm »
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2018, 04:50:27 pm »
Quote from: musiclady on March 21, 2018, 04:06:28 pm
Some may even rely on Jesus Christ Superstar for their ‘facts.’  ^-^

Wait.  That's not factual?
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2018, 05:00:18 pm »
She was a Russian spy, under psychological manipulation by right-wing extremists.
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2018, 05:24:33 pm »
Quote from: massadvj on March 21, 2018, 04:50:27 pm
Wait.  That's not factual?

Well, I suppose it COULD be.......  :pondering:
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2018, 05:25:22 pm »
Quote from: truth_seeker on March 21, 2018, 05:00:18 pm
She was a Russian spy, under psychological manipulation by right-wing extremists.

The Koch sister.
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2018, 11:33:24 pm »
Quote from: AbaraXas on March 21, 2018, 03:51:22 pm
The entire concept of her being a prostitute isn't biblical. I believe that started in the 3rd century.  The few mentions in the Bible of her, at most,  say she was cured of evil spirits (Luke 8) but don't give detail.

The other main verse attributed to her (although not named) John 7:53—8:11, may have been added later as it isn't found in the oldest copies. Many Bibles now have a footnote this story (stoning of the woman who committed adultery) may have been added later.

Most if what we know (or think we know) about her comes from non cannon Gnostic documents.

Very well said. 
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Re: New discoveries on Mary Magdalene suggest she might have been a rich widow
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2018, 11:38:34 pm »
@rangerrebew

This is not new news.  It has been known she was not a prostitute, she was Mary of Magdalene (the town, not sure of spelling), was wealthy widow and followed Jesus paying for what was needed for shelter.  She was a female disciple.  When my website is up, there will be a Bible section.
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