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Mary Magdalene's Importance
- Mary Magdalene is a central figure in the resurrection narrative, crucial to Christian belief.
- Despite this, she's been marginalized in the New Testament Gospels, possibly due to later difficulties within the Church.
Female Disciples
- The Gospels hint at female disciples who played vital roles in Jesus' mission.
- These women traveled with Jesus and witnessed his teachings and miracles, challenging the image of Jesus surrounded by only twelve men.
Mary Magdalene in Luke
- In the Gospel of Luke, Mary Magdalene is introduced as having had seven demons cast out.
- She appears with other women like Joanna and Susanna, also healed of ailments, suggesting a group of healed followers.