Mary Magdalene and Her Role in Early Christianity

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

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

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

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

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

A) She was one of the twelve apostles.
B) She was a prominent female supporter and follower.
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 went to tell the disciples.
B) She hid in fear.
C) She called for a gathering.
D) She left the area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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