Mary Magdalene and Her Role in Early Christianity

Mary Magdalene and Her Role in Early Christianity - Exam

1. What significant event involving Mary Magdalene is recorded in all four Gospels?

A) Her baptism by John the Baptist.
B) Her visit to Jesus' tomb after his resurrection.
C) Her role in the Last Supper.
D) Her first encounter with Jesus at a wedding.

2. Which Gospel describes Mary Magdalene as the first person to see the risen Christ?

A) The Gospel of Luke.
B) The Gospel of Matthew.
C) The Gospel of John.
D) The Gospel of Mark.

3. What role did Mary Magdalene play among the disciples?

A) She was a prominent female supporter and follower.
B) She was one of the twelve apostles.
C) She had no significant role.
D) She was a critic of Jesus.

4. What did Mary Magdalene do immediately after seeing the risen Jesus?

A) She left the area.
B) She went to tell the disciples.
C) She hid in fear.
D) She called for a gathering.

5. What is the title of the non-canonical text that features Mary Magdalene as a central figure?

A) The Gospel of Matthew.
B) The Gospel of Mary.
C) The Gospel of Judas.
D) The Gospel of Thomas.

6. What is a common misconception about Mary Magdalene's character?

A) That she was Jesus' mother.
B) That she abandoned Jesus.
C) That she was a prostitute.
D) That she was married to Jesus.

7. Who argued for the rehabilitation of Mary Magdalene's image in modern times?

A) Fundamentalist leaders.
B) Secular historians.
C) Traditionalist scholars.
D) Feminist theologians.

8. Which church father tried to equate Mary Magdalene with Mary of Bethany?

A) Tertullian.
B) St. Jerome.
C) St. Augustine.
D) Pope Gregory I.

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