was Mary Magdalen a prostitute?

Answer 1

not biblically mentioned, though some traditions have held her to have been such. Various conspiracy theories (like the da vinci "crap") have tried to explain this tradition away with some sinister story, though no one knows the true origin of the belief that she was a prostitute (meaning its possible she was or wasn't, we'll never know)

Answer 2

There is partial truth in the story of the Magdalene being a "whore." Not by her choice. She was promised in marriage to a wealthy Jew for all the family and business reasons desired. She was sent against her will in a caravan to meet her arranged husband and along the way the caravan was attacked and she was kidnapped, raped and sold to a man who then used her as a prostitute. "Pimping" is as old as prostitution. She was found and returned. She and Jesus eventually found each other as was originally planned before birth. Because of what happened to her, she was a very angry person. She doesn't have 7 demons-- this was just the creation of the Catholic church or other rumors apparently.

Answer 3

The 'prostitue' side of Mary Magdalene was an attempt by early Christian collaborators to 'reconcile' the relationship Mary had with Jesus. Because there was a conflict amongst the disciples of whom would be allowed to spread the words of Jesus, and how, Mary had to be 'demonized' in order to devalue the worth of her leadership, in place of St. Peters.

There is also the notion that her being a prostitute confirmed that Jesus found his 'chosen' among the lower classes instead of the traditionally favored. By electing/elevating a prostitute over those who might consider themselves 'deserving' was meant to reinforce the idea that it is one's actions (and not one's station) that counted most in terms of heavenly favor.

I also suspect that Mary's prostitution was a way of instituting the sexuality of Mary Magdalene into the bible without necessarily linking her sexually to Jesus. Her reformed sexuality, thus, offers a sanitized counter-point to the notion of human marriage, although Jesus did say that 'what God has brought together let no man tear asunder'.

Further, if Mary represents a pagan archetype being retrofitted to the new religious doctrine, her 'prostitution' could be related to pagan worship, thus establishing the new religion as the path that the followers of the old ways were now taking. In much the same way the irish Brighid was transformed into St. Brigit, so too was Mary incorporated as a 'nudge' to the pagans to change their ways.

But there is very little doubt, even from the expunged bible that we have now, that Mary Magdalene figures significantly into Jesus' life. Her making the pilgrimage every day to Jesus' tomb suggests something more than 'teacher' worship, especially since very little is mentioned of anyone else making the trek. Her behavior reminds me more of a woman whose partner/lover had died and who cannot bear the thought of being thus seperated. It is also significant that the angel of resurrection first appears to her, and not to anyone else, since it seems that his presence is motivated by her unyielding grief.

Answer 4

It is written that Mary Magdalen was delivered from 7 demons (not a prostitute).

Answer 5

Probably not.

Saint Mary Magdalene was the first witness to the resurrection of Jesus. (See the 20th Chapter of the Gospel of John).

She was one of Jesus' followers during his ministry, and was present at the cross when he died.

There is some debate on whether she is the woman in Luke 7 who was a notorious sinner. Most biblical scholars believe that Mary Magdalene was not the notorious sinner.

The 8th chapter of the Gospel of Luke describes Mary Magdalene as being healed and supporting Jesus' ministry out of her means.

With love in Christ.

Answer 6

Mary Magdalen lived more than 2000 years ago, right? So there is no true evidence, no data, nothing more than folk tales of who she was. The best bet is so pick a side which seems more convincing, and stay with it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

mary magdalen was a fictional caracter in a good book! it wasn't sexy enough to have someone casting out evil spirits or performing miracles so they introduced a seductive woman to make it a little bit more believable. They suggested her being a prostitute as it was the best known profession at that time, she could have been a philatelist but i don't think stamp collecing was as popular as sex!

Answer 9

There is no reason to believe she was, the Bible doesn't say that. The Bible says she had seven demons cast out of her. There is not much more written about her, except that she did follow along with Jesus and supported His ministry out of her own personal funds. She was at the crucifixion and at the grave when Jesus rose. She was the first person to whom Jesus appeared after His ressurection. Everything else is just pure speculation.

Answer 10

That's what it says in the Bible. It's often quoted that Jesus was friends with a prostitute.