Mary Magdalene: A Woman and Disciple

Abstract

Mary Magdalene, one of the prominent Jesus followers in the New Testament, was the subject of this investigation. Using the Bible verses, the paper examines her true character as a woman and disciple. The researcher used feminist criticism in analysing her personality as an apostle of the Messiah. First, the researcher explored the treatment of women in the Jewish society. Women are perceived as the weaker sex because they are susceptible to temptation. Lineage is traced through patrilineal descent, and a woman's name is often coined based on her relationship with a male relative. Second, the study investigated her character as an apostle and follower of Jesus. Her faithfulness to the Saviour at the foot of the cross was rewarded. She was the first witness to Jesus' resurrection. Lastly, the researcher assailed the traditional religious rite of the Orthodox Church, wherein Mary Magdalene was depicted as holding a red egg.