Mary Magdalene was a Jewish woman, of the tribe of Issachar, born in the city of Magdala (thus her name, “Mary of Magdala” or “Mary Magdalene”). Her family was very devout and she was raised in traditional Jewish piety.
Mary Magdalene was a Jewish woman, of the tribe of Issachar, born in the city of Magdala (thus her name, “Mary of Magdala” or “Mary Magdalene”). Her family was very devout and she was raised in traditional Jewish piety.