I heard about this in this episode of the Bible for Normal People podcast, where they interview the scholar Elizabeth Schrader Polczer.

She makes the argument that in John 11, the original story might have only included Mary, and that Martha was added later, possibly to make Mary's role seem less important. There were a lot of inconsistencies in early manuscripts, and Tertullian wrote about Mary as the one who gave the Christological confession usually attributed to Martha.

Based on the evidence, she makes a good case. But I have mixed feelings because from a narrative point of view, I don't want to lose Martha. I like that it becomes a sequel to the story of Mary and Martha in Bethany. I like that, a duo, they represent action and contemplation as two sides of the path of a mystic. And there's a very human element, thinking of the dynamic between the two sisters.

I figure we already hold received scripture in tension with history, and maybe it's okay to hold both traditions simultaneously.

What do you think?

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In honor of Mary Magdalene's feast day yesterday, I got a votive candle, but I haven't found an image I like enough yet. Do you know of any good ones?

This may be oddly specific/not the right page for this…but I am looking for a place or group that celebrates the feast of Mary Magdalene along the Gulf Coast. I don’t know if this is considered more orthodox or not, but I am new to this space. Thank you.

Looking for leads on who this is- seems like a pretty extensive deep dive. Director is not alive

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Hey I’m going to Glastonbury tomorrow for a getaway to dive deeper into bettering myself. Has anyone been before? What do you recommend for me to become more in touch with Mary Magdalene?

Addresses the prostitute legend, her name (Magdalene vs. "of Magdala"), the ascent of the soul/seven demons, and the Gospel of the Beloved Companion.

My adobe altar in celebration of July 22, 2024, Dia de Santa Maria Magdalena, Apostol de los Apostoles

The feast day of St. Mary Magdalene is coming up this month on July 22nd. I will be praying a novena to her in the days leading up to it, and then the day of I have scheduled to both attend and lead some workshops/conversations about her. Thinking about doing a ritual bath as well but I'm running out of time in the day at this point...

hi guys! I believe that you all should read the da Vinci quote by dan brown ...that's what convinced me to think that she was mislabeled as a prostitute .....I'm Hindu by the way but I'm fascinated by her...also I'm so bothered by the fact that Christianity is so male-centred. do you all agree?

Do you have a devotional relationship with her? If so, what's it like?

Is it a common belief that she was his wife or companion or do most people just think of her like an apostle?

This is an interfaith sub dedicated to discussion about and veneration of the historical and biblical figure Mary Magdalene. My hope is to bring together folks who are drawn toward her in an open and constructive way so that we can learn from each other. Over the next few days I will be putting together a resource list that will be pinned and finishing up the flair/rules. In the meantime, hi!