Uncovering the Truth Behind Mary Magdalene and Jesus

MSgt Dale Johnson - I was required to study Holy Scripture quite a bit prior to my ordination. However, I do not claim to be a biblical expert. So I checked everywhere for any reference to a "Mary" the Sister of Joseph who was raised from the dead. There are no mentions of this "Mary" in any of the major translations which include the Received Text of the NT, Vulgate, and the Peshitta (Aramaic). I don't believe the LDS make any changes to their Bible, but I know that the Jehovah's Witnesses have changed the emphasis of some passages. Lazarus, the brother of Mary (of Bethany) and Martha was raised from the dead. Mary Magdalene did have 7 demons cast out of her by Jesus and it was Mary Magdalene who anointed Jesus' feet in Mark 12:3. The same report of the anointing of Jesus' feet is related in John 12:1-3. This Gospel clearly indicates that Mary (of Bethany) was the "Mary" doing the anointing.

Not a myth. But you haven't yet received the grace of faith from the Lord.