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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.

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Where did Mary Magdalene come from?

Some scholars say that the name Mary Magdalene probably means that Mary was from Magdala.


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.


Who was the woman who discovered the empty tomb of Jesus?

A:The first to realise that the tomb was empty varies from gospel to gospel, as do the circumstances of the discovery:Matthew 28:1: Mary Magdalene and the other MaryMark 16:1-2:0 Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and SalomeLuke 24:1_10: Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other womenJohn 21:1: Mary Magdalene


Who was with Mary at the grave of Jesus?

In Matthew's Gospel, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb of Jesus. An angel met them outside and said that Jesus was risen. In Mark's Gospel, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome went to the tomb of Jesus. The stone was already moved and a young man met them inside the tomb and said that Jesus was risen. In Luke's Gospel, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James and other women went to the tomb. Two men in shining garments met them inside. In John's Gospel, Mary Magdalene was alone when she went to the tomb early in the morning. Seeing the stone moved aside, she returned immediately without meeting anyone or looking inside. After the disciples came to look and had left, Mary Magdalene was again outside the tomb when she met Jesus, whom she mistook for the gardener.