The combined words "Virgin Mary" are not mentioned in the Christian bible.
52 times
Approximately 54 times
In the Gospels.
The first time she is mentioned in the Bible is in Luke 8:3.
The combined words "Virgin Mary" are not mentioned in the Christian bible.
52 times
Approximately 54 times
There are only a few times in the New Testament that Mary is mentioned. The focus is on God the Father and Jesus.
In the Gospels.
The first time she is mentioned in the Bible is in Luke 8:3.
John 11:1 - Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.[NKJV]
There is no mention made of this in the Bible. However, Mary Magdalene is several times mentioned as having had seven devils cast out of her.
In the bible it is not indicated who between Mary and Martha was older. However, most scholars argue that Martha was the elder sister to Mary as she is seen taking charge at hosting Jesus. Both of them were Lazarusâ??s sisters.
Virgin Mary?
Mary or esther
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.