1. The Truth About Mary Magdalene Modern Popular Works Book: Holy Blood, Holy Grail Book - Movie: The DaVinci Code Scholarly Studies: The Gospel of Philip; The Gospel of Mary Magdalene Modern Popular Works Book: Holy Blood, Holy Grail Book - Movie: The DaVinci Code Scholarly Studies: The Gospel of Philip; The Gospel of Mary Magdalene

2. The Truth About Mary Magdalene False Teachings (Pop Culture) Mary & Jesus were married. They had a daughter named Sarah. French Kings from Jesus’ lineage. Secret society protected these “facts.” False Teachings (Pop Culture) Mary & Jesus were married. They had a daughter named Sarah. French Kings from Jesus’ lineage. Secret society protected these “facts.”

3. The Truth About Mary Magdalene False Teachings (Scholarly) Jesus gave special authority to Mary. When she clashed with the apostles the role of women was suppressed. Today’s church should restore the role of women in the church. False Teachings (Scholarly) Jesus gave special authority to Mary. When she clashed with the apostles the role of women was suppressed. Today’s church should restore the role of women in the church.

4. The Truth About Mary Magdalene What Does the Bible Teach? Helped support Jesus (Luke 8:1-3). Seven spirits cast out of her. Stood at the cross (Matthew 27:50-56; Mark 15:37-41; John 19:25-27) Note: No charge to John regarding Mary Magdalene -- His wife? What Does the Bible Teach? Helped support Jesus (Luke 8:1-3). Seven spirits cast out of her. Stood at the cross (Matthew 27:50-56; Mark 15:37-41; John 19:25-27) Note: No charge to John regarding Mary Magdalene -- His wife?

5. The Truth About Mary Magdalene What Does the Bible Teach? Took notice of where He was buried (Mark 15:42-47; Matthew 27:57-61). First to see the stone rolled away (John 20:1-2; Matthew 28:1-8; Luke 24:1- 11). What Does the Bible Teach? Took notice of where He was buried (Mark 15:42-47; Matthew 27:57-61). First to see the stone rolled away (John 20:1-2; Matthew 28:1-8; Luke 24:1- 11).

6. The Truth About Mary Magdalene What Does the Bible Teach? First to see the risen Lord (Mark 16:1- 11; John 20:11-18). Note: Husband - Rabboni? What Does the Bible Teach? First to see the risen Lord (Mark 16:1- 11; John 20:11-18). Note: Husband - Rabboni?

7. The Truth About Mary Magdalene Common Speculations The one who washed his feet with her hair -- Mary, the sister of Lazarus (Luke 7:37; John 11:1-2). From Bethany (in Judea), not Magdala (in Galilee). Common Speculations The one who washed his feet with her hair -- Mary, the sister of Lazarus (Luke 7:37; John 11:1-2). From Bethany (in Judea), not Magdala (in Galilee).

8. The Truth About Mary Magdalene Common Speculations Woman caught in adultery (John 8:1- 11). No name is given. Prostitute (Catholic Pope - to show God’s mercy to all sinners. Now renounced by Catholic church). Common Speculations Woman caught in adultery (John 8:1- 11). No name is given. Prostitute (Catholic Pope - to show God’s mercy to all sinners. Now renounced by Catholic church).

9. The Truth About Mary Magdalene Conclusions Mary was a close disciple of Jesus. Mary supported the Lord and the apostles and was in submission. She was not Jesus’ wife. They had no children. Conclusions Mary was a close disciple of Jesus. Mary supported the Lord and the apostles and was in submission. She was not Jesus’ wife. They had no children.