Essay On Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene, Jesus Christ’s wife or the prostitute he renewed? A plethora of questions have been raised about the role Mary Magdalene played in Jesus’ life. When the movie The Da Vinci Code was released, controversy over this topic spread like wildfire. The plot of The Da Vinci Code suggested that there was a hidden blood line, created by none other than Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. As devoted Christians we felt compelled to investigate the topic. The question is: was Mary Magdalene more to Jesus Christ than just a devoted follower? To begin with, many people are in agreement that Jesus Christ rescued Mary Magdalene. In the article, Was Jesus Married by Dr. Ronny West and the NASB Study Bible (Luke 8:2) both explained that Jesus cast seven demons out of Mary Magdalene. Due to this, it is clear, from the Gospel and the article, that Mary Magdalene’s love for Jesus Christ …show more content…
The story of Mary Magdalene’s sister, Martha rebuking her for sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to his teachings. Jesus defended Mary Magdalen and allows her to stay and learn, which suggests, “She has been selected at a higher role than just housekeeping.” In, Was Jesus Married by Dr. Ronny West, “this may not seem like a big deal until you consider that Martha does not talk directly to Mary (her own sister), but asks Jesus to tell her to "get to work."’ Also stated in this article, “husbands held the power over their wives and if you wanted to get them to act, you would request that they do so through their husbands.” Further evidence shows, that Mary Magdalene followed Jesus Christ as a follower on his pilgrimages. During Jesus Christ’s journeys, only wives and prostitutes would follow the entourage. Dr. Robert and Dr. West both noted, “There is no evidence anywhere in the Bible that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute....which leaves