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in reply to a message by viveza
Very interesting post, viveza! First let me say I’ve liked the name Magdalene ever since I can remember, mostly because Mary Magdalene has long been one of my favorite saints!
To add to your theory of Magdala known as Taricheae, and not being where Mary was from, but instead a title - I had a thought while reading your post. Some Biblical scholars argue that Mary was actually from Bethany. Some agree that Lazarus and Martha were the siblings of Mary Magdalene, who are also described as being from Bethany. If Mary was from Bethany, why would they call her Mary of Magdala? Perhaps the title Magdal-eder, answers this question.
To add to your theory of Magdala known as Taricheae, and not being where Mary was from, but instead a title - I had a thought while reading your post. Some Biblical scholars argue that Mary was actually from Bethany. Some agree that Lazarus and Martha were the siblings of Mary Magdalene, who are also described as being from Bethany. If Mary was from Bethany, why would they call her Mary of Magdala? Perhaps the title Magdal-eder, answers this question.
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