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It was believed that Martha and Mary Magdalene (Mary of Bethany) were sisters by pope Gregory I's Homily 33, in which he stated that the Magdalene was both sister of Martha, and the unnamed sinner who anoints Jesus. Yet, Martha's sister is referred to as Mary of Bethany in the Gospel of Luke. In 1969, the Catholic Church officially declared Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, and the unnamed sinner as 3 different women. According to the new Catholic denomination, Mary Magdalene and Martha are not sisters.
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∙ 10y ago
No, Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany are two different women in The Bible. Mary Magdalene was a follower of Jesus who witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection, while Mary of Bethany was the sister of Martha and Lazarus, who anointed Jesus' feet with perfume.
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∙ 9y agoThere are nearly as many theories, beliefs and legends concerning the true identity of Mary Magdalene as there are Christian sects in the world. If you really want to read all this you can click on this link.
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∙ 8y agoThere is a difference of opinion even among Catholic theologians. Some consider Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany to be one and the same. Others consider them to be distinct individuals. However, Mary of Bethany was the sister of Martha. Whether she is the same person as Mary Magdalene is a question that may never be answered.
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∙ 13y agoNo, they are different: Mary Magdalene came from Magdala while Mary of Bethany came from Bethany.
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∙ 10y agoYes, it is believed that Mary Magdalene was the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
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∙ 9y agoSome theologians consider them the same person, some consider them distinct individuals.
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Who is the St. Bethany?
There is no saint named Bethany. Bethany is the name of the village near Jerusalem that was the home to Mary Magdalene, her sister Martha and her brother Lazarus.
Who was in Mary Magdalene's family?
There is much debate among various Bible scholars about Mary Magdalene. Some say there were three Marys - Mary of Bethany, Mary of Magdala and a Mary associated with the sinner mentioned in the New Testament. Catholic scholars tend to say there was only one Mary and she was the sister of Martha and Lazarus of Bethany.
Where did Mary magdalene live?
At least during the time of Our Lord's ministry Mary lived in Bethany, a town not far from Jerusalem.
Where was Mary Magdalene raised?
The origins of Mary Magdalene are shrouded in mystery. Some feel she was from the village of Magdala on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. Others state that her name was Mary Magdalene and it was no reference to her place of birth. Some say she is one and the same as Mary of Bethany, the sister of Saint Martha. Others state these were two distinct individuals.
How was Saint Mary Magdalene's life before becoming a saint?
Scripture tells us that Mary Magdalene was a sinner before she met Jesus and repented of her sins. Jesus drove seven demons from her. Mary became a loyal disciple of Jesus and frequently traveled with him and the apostles. She and her sister Martha occasionally entertained Jesus and the apostles at their home in Bethany and provided them with food and hospitality. Mary Magdalene was present at the crucifixion of Our Lord and also encountered Jesus in the garden after the resurrection and was the first of the disciples to see him.As per the Catholic Encyclopedia, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany and Mary the Sinner are one and the same. This view is not held by some Protestant denominations, however. Some say she was a prostitute but there in no scriptural evidence to support this and that view is not held by the Catholic Church.
Who was Mary Magdalene's daughter?
Mary Magdalene had no children.
Who were all the Mary's mentioned in the bible?
Mary of Rome - a worker in the church at Rome Mary the mother of John Mark Mary of Bethany -- the sister of Lazarus Mary the mother of James and Joses Mary Magdalene Mary the virgin -- the mother of Jesus There are no Marys in the Old Testament
Did both Mary Magdalene and Mary the sister of Lazarus annoint Jesus feet?
Mary Magdalene was the sister of Lazarus.
How many Mary's are in the Bible?
(a) Mary, the mother of Jesus; (b) Mary Magdalene; (c) Mary, the mother of James; (d) Mary, the mother of Joses; (e) Mary, the wife of Clopas; (f) Mary of Bethany; (g) Mary, the mother of Mark; (h) Mary of Rome; (i) the "other" Mary.
Is saint Lazarus' sister named Mary Jesus Christ's mother?
The sister of Lazarus and Mary was St. Martha. See the Gospel of John, Chapter 11 and 12.
Who was Mary of Bethany?
The Catholic Church has always considered Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalen to be one and the same. She was the sister of Martha and Lazarus of Bethany. Some Protestants differ and say they were two distinct individuals. I guess that is why they are called Protestants.
How many children did Mary Magdalene have?
To the best of our knowledge, Mary Magdalene had no children.
