Reliquary Relic 1st class of Mariae Magdalenae with document, thread, and seal are intact. Mary Magdalene was a pivotal New Testament biblical figure whose role in Christianity's development continues to be discussed and debated.Who Was Mary Magdalene? Mary Magdalene was a figure in the Bible's New Testament who was one of Jesus' most loyal followers and is said to have been the first to witness his resurrection. While the Western Christian Church portrayed her as a repentant sinner for centuries, newer research has disputed this interpretation, and the discovery of the Gnostic Gospels, including the Gospel of Mary, describes Mary as a reflective, wise spiritualist favored by Jesus.Mary Magdalene According to the Bible One of Jesus’ most celebrated disciples, most of what is known about Mary Magdalene comes primarily from the New Testament Gospels. She is believed to have been of Jewish descent, though her culture and manners were that of a Gentile. Her name, “Magdalen,” comes from her birth town of Magdala. The canonical Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John place Mary as witness to Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. The gospel references primarily speak only to her presence and rudimentary actions at these events; they don’t describe her personality, history, or character. However, over the centuries, Western Christian doctrine, Renaissance art and literature, and modern media have depicted Mary as a prostitute, love interest of Christ, and even his wife. eBay requires a description. This is a hair scalp that is permitted for sale