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No one knows where she is buried. Christian belief (or perhaps tradition) takes the view that the graves of the 'dead-in-Christ' are not disturbed so it is unlikely her grave will ever be found no matter what devotees of the Da Vinci Code believe. 'Magdalene' is an alternative name for a 'Phoenician. It comes from the Hebrew 'Migdol' for tower. Most assume that Mary came from Magdala which is a fishing village on Lake Galilee. Unusually, there seems to be no evidence whatsoever for a tower at Magdala. So why call it that? The place used to be a Phoenician base for fish farming in the lake. Rev Richard Bewes, formerly Rector at All Souls Anglican, Langham Place, London, noted that the fish in Galilee are the same as those found in the large East African lakes. Phoenicians used towers to house soldiers to protect their merchandise. From the turrets (c.f., Tyre), archers would deter invaders, poachers or thieves. But at Magdala, since the 'merchandise' was fish in the lake, towers with turrets were irrelevant.
Almost certainly, this is evidence of activity of Phoenician traders between Ophir (Auphirah or Africa) and Israel-Phoenicia (or Punt).
Mary the Phoenician was named "Magdalene" because Greeks and Romans hated the Phoenicians. In the plays of Menander, the Greek satirist, the Phoenicians were always the bad people. The Romans had an especially deep animosity towards Tyre and the Phoenicians because of the wars against Carthage. Thus, the gospel writers used a nick-name to disguise her origins. That is why there is now an air of mystery surrounding her. It also seems quite possible, although we are relying on information from sources that we know little about, that Mary was involved with early Jewish-Christian evangelism as the gospel spread throughout Tyre-Phoenicia's former dominions in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. If she died on one of those travels, she could have been buried anywhere from Galilee to Northumberland or even in a certain place in Scotland (Da Vinci Code) but there is little point searching for her grave.
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∙ 8y agoThere are several places claiming to hold the relics of Mary Magdalene. Click on this link for more information.
Mary Magdalene's burial site is believed to be in France at a church in the town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. The basilica there is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and is said to house her relics.
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In France in the deep basement of the L’Ouvre Museum
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Where did Mary Magdalene come from?
Mary Magdalene is believed to have come from the town of Magdala, which is located near the Sea of Galilee in Israel. She is mentioned in the Bible as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Where did Mary Magdalene grow up?
Mary Magdalene is believed to have grown up in Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee in present-day Israel.
What was Mary magdalene's nationality or race?
Mary Magdalene was traditionally thought to be Jewish, as she is described in the New Testament as a follower of Jesus in Galilee. However, her specific nationality or race is not explicitly mentioned in historical records.
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.
Who was the woman who discovered the empty tomb of Jesus?
Mary Magdalene was the woman who discovered the empty tomb of Jesus according to the Bible. She went to the tomb early in the morning after Jesus' crucifixion and found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty, leading to the belief in Jesus' resurrection.
What city are Mary Magdalene's bones buried?
Vezelay, France site of the Sainte Madeleine Cathedral
Was Jesus buried on Mary Magdalene's father's property?
The New Testament tells us that Jesus was buried in a new tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea.
Who was Mary Magdalene's daughter?
Mary Magdalene had no children.
Did both Mary Magdalene and Mary the sister of Lazarus annoint Jesus feet?
Mary Magdalene was the sister of Lazarus.
How many children did Mary Magdalene have?
To the best of our knowledge, Mary Magdalene had no children.
What is Mary Magdalene's date of death?
The date of Mary Magdalene's death is not known,
How many people buried Jesus?
His body was taken down from the cross by Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea, who buried Jesus in his own tomb, (Matthew 27.59,60). He was the only person who buried Jesus, Although Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were watching, (Matthew 27.61)
What was Mary Magdalene's occupation?
Mary Magdalene was Martha's sister, not Jesus's mother.Mary Magdalene was a reformed prostitute who followed Jesus.
How many pages does According to Mary Magdalene have?
According to Mary Magdalene has 320 pages.
When is Mary Magdalene's feast day?
Mary Magdalene's feast day is on the 22nd of July.
When was According to Mary Magdalene created?
According to Mary Magdalene was created in 1997-03.
Did Mary Magdalene marry?
To the best of our knowledge, Mary Magdalene never married anyone.
