What does the Bible really tell us about Mary Magdalene?
In actuality, we don’t know much about Mary Magdalene. The mystery surrounding her causes some people to generate theories about her significance in history. But those who say they know a great deal about her are simply speculating. We know from Scripture that Jesus delivered Mary of Magdala from seven demons (Luke 8:1-3). She then became one of His most devoted followers and supporters, traveling with other women wherever His ministry took Him. She was with Jesus at His crucifixion and death (Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40). She wept at the tomb where Jesus’ body lay, and later she came to the tomb to find Jesus Himself in a glorified body (Matthew 27:55-28:11). She had the privilege of telling Jesus’ disciples that their Lord had risen! Mary was devoted to Jesus and she demonstrated her faith by supporting Him and ministering to His needs. So why does The Da Vinci Code claim that Mary Magdalene was Jesus’ wife and that she bore His children, continuing His royal bloodline? Dan Brown an
