Youtube Description:
Mary Magdalene has a ton of conspiracy theories swirling around her. Most are pure speculation. But a recent study by a Duke University New Testament PhD student, Elizabeth Schrader, argues that the copiers of the Gospel of John may have diminished the role of Mary Magdalene.
Full interview:
Support the show!:
Follow Elizabeth Schrader too!: @libbieschrader
Study:
Elizabeth Schrader, 'Was Martha of Bethany Added to the Fourth Gospel in the Second Century?' Harvard Theological Review 110 (2017) 360-392
Mary Magdalene has a ton of conspiracy theories swirling around her. Most are pure speculation. But a recent study by a Duke University New Testament PhD student, Elizabeth Schrader, argues that the copiers of the Gospel of John may have diminished the role of Mary Magdalene.
Full interview:
Support the show!:
Follow Elizabeth Schrader too!: @libbieschrader
Study:
Elizabeth Schrader, 'Was Martha of Bethany Added to the Fourth Gospel in the Second Century?' Harvard Theological Review 110 (2017) 360-392
Explore More
Who are ReligionForBreakfast?ReligionForBreakfast is an educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. We strive to raise the level of conversation about religion on YouTube by exploring surprising facts about humanity's beliefs and rituals
through an anthropological, sociological, and archaeological lens. Here at RFB we respect everyone: religious, non-religious, and everyone in between.
Who was Mary Magdalene?Mary Magdalene was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, travelled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection. Mary Magdalene is regarded by believers as a historical figure, possibly
from Magdala or some scholars suggest the term Magdalene (Tower) may have been a nickname given to her by Jesus. She is seen as a prominent follower of Jesus who was believed to have been healed by him, supported his ministry financially, and was present at his crucifixion and burial. She played a key role among his female disciples. Overall, there is limited information about her life.
Apocryphal early Christian writings often portray Mary Magdalene as a prominent, spiritually insightful figure favoured by Jesus, challenging traditional patriarchal norms. These texts have inspired modern re-interpretations of her role.
