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BerianAardvark -> RE: Who does everyone associate Mary Magdelene with (5/21/2008 11:07:19 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Giulia
She is the subject of much controvesy, most recently with the Da Vinci poopoo's and before in many other ways. She was shunned by the disciples. They were jealous of the relationship she had with the Lord. Not sure what happened to her. Some say she ran to the caves and grew her hair for clothing and got fed by the birds, other say she went to France. She still gets around today. She is the one no one wants to talk to and who is rejected by the world, bit like cinderella was she also has a wicked step mother and sisters.
This theory is based upon what? Have you discovered some new scripture that indicates this, or is this what you imagine?
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From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia:
She was the first at the tomb (Mat_28:1; Mar_16:1; Luk_24:10). But she was also the last at the cross - she and her companions (Mat_27:61; Mar_15:40). A glance at the whole brief narrative of her life in the Gospels will interpret this combination of statements. Mary first appears near the beginning of the narrative of the Galilean ministry as one of a group consisting of “many” (Luk_8:3), among them Joanna, wife of Chuzas, Herod's steward, who followed with the Twelve and ministered to them of their substance. Mary then disappears from the text to reappear as one of the self-appointed watchers of the cross, thereafter to join the company of witnesses to the resurrection. The significance of these simple statements for the understanding of Mary's character and position among the followers of Jesus is not far to seek. She came into the circle of believers, marked out from the rest by an exceptional experience of the Lord's healing power. Henceforth, to the very end, with unwearied devotion, with intent and eager willingness, with undaunted courage even in the face of dangers which broke the courage of the chosen Twelve, she followed and served her Lord. It is impossible that such singleness of purpose, such strength of will, and, above all, such courage in danger, should have been exhibited by a weak, hysterical, neurotic incurable. The action of these women of whom Mary was one, in serving their Master's need while in life, and in administering the last rites to His body in death, is characteristic of woman at her best.
The fact that she is among only three among the many who supported Jesus and His disciples with their own substance (wealth) would indicate that, far from being shunned, she was looked upon with respect and deference. That she was noted by name among those who were at the cross, and as first at the tomb are marks of honor rather than an indication of scorn.
NOWHERE is she shown in a scornful or derogatory manner...she is one of the very few women mentioned by name in scripture, and she rates not just one, but multiple mentions, all of which show her in a favorable light.
Mary Magdalene is, indeed a good role model for a follower of Christ. But there is absolutely NO evidence that she was rejected or scorned by the disciples, nor by the world. except in your imagination.
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