Thursday, February 28, 2008
Mark 16
How many Marys are there in the New Testament? Let me know your guess. Or better yet your research. Two are listed in Mark chapter 16. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James(not Jesus' half-brother) & Salome. They were on their way to preform a difficult task: to anoint Jesus' body with spices. Spices were poured over a dead body to counteract the oder of decay and as a symbolic expression of loving devotion. They never got the chance! Instead they saw an angel who told them the exciting news of the resurrection. They were then issued the command that we are still called to carry out, "Go, tell." SWC
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There are definitely 5 and possibly 2 others (but these 2 could be references to one of the original 5.) These are all in the NT, between Matthew and Romans.
My guess, after a brief internet search, is also around 5. Having this many different Marys in the New Testament make it confusing at times!
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