Historic Jesus

Character Profile

Mary Magdalene

First mention: Matthew 27:56

Final mention: John 20:18

Meaning of her name: "Bitter"

Frequency of her name: Referred to 15 times

Biblical books mentioning her: Four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

Important fact about her life: She was a woman who had been demon-possessed but became a believer, and the first person to see the resurrected Christ.

Copyright 1999, used by permission from Dr. H.L. Willmington.