Mary Magdalene: Legend to History

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04/26/2009

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Table of Contents Mary Magdalene: Legend to History Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. Mary Magdalene in the early tradition
    1. Mary Magdalene as the devoted disciple
    2. Mary Magdalene and heresy
    3. The Holy Grail
    4. The penitent sinner
    5. The golden legend
    6. Intercessor
    7. Magdalenes
  3. The myth continues
  4. Conclusion: Recovering a history
  5. Bibliography

Abstract

In the early centuries of Christian history the circles that led to the development of the official Church focused on her role at the crucifixion and the tomb. She was praised by many of the early group, called the Church Fathers, such as Tertullian of Carthage (ca. 160-225), Origen of Alexandria (ca. 185-251), Ambrose of Milan (ca. 340-397), and Augustine of Hippo (354-430). These men usually portrayed her as a model of the good and loyal disciple. In the resurrection story of the Gospel of John Augustine saw her standing by the tomb weeping after Peter and the beloved disciple had returned to their lodgings because, "For while men returned, the weaker sex was fastened to the place by stronger affection."

The interpretation of mary's role varied in early accounts. Jerome (ca. 340-420) praised mary magdalene and the women around Jesus for their loyalty and honored them as the first witnesses to the risen Jesus. Pope Leo I (ca. 400-461) identified mary magdalene as the representative of the Church in the Gospel of John.

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