[DOC] [TLE] Subordinate Woman or Favored Leader - Digital Commons @ IWU [PAR] In the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John, Mary Magdalene is a key figure 
at ... texts, she is also depicted as merely a female, and therefore, a subordinate 
figure ... Moreover, Jesus appears to Mary first after his resurrection in several of 
the ..... companion of Jesus again in any Gnostic texts, nor is the term used to. [DOC] [TLE] Mary Magdalene - Wikipedia [PAR] Mary Magdalene literally translated as Mary the Magdalene or Mary of Magdala, 
is a figure in Christianity who, according to the Bible, traveled with Jesus as one 
of his followers. She is said to have witnessed Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. 
... Ideas that go beyond the gospel presentation of Mary Magdalene as a... [DOC] [TLE] Jesus' interactions with women - Wikipedia [PAR] Jesus' interactions with women are an important element in the theological 
debate about ... He commissioned the women to go and tell his disciples that he 
is risen, ... A plain reading of Jesus' teaching recorded in all three Synoptic 
Gospels ... While "lord it over" implies abusive leadership, his words "exercise 
authority" have... [DOC] [TLE] Mary of Magdala in Early Christian Coptic Literature - SBL Publications [PAR] It presents extensive dialogue between Jesus and his disciples, including Mary of 
Magdala. ... undermine appeal to Mary of Magdala as a warrant for women's 
leadership, ... In The Gospel of Mary, Mary Magdalene takes over the role of the 
Savior at ... For Mary is his sister and his mother and his companion" (GPhil 59:6-
11). [DOC] [TLE] Mary Magdalene: Author of the Fourth Gospel? - Tripod [PAR] Jul 13, 1998 ... The evidence supporting this thesis includes some of the Gnostic Christian 
writings of the Nag .... Jesus tells the Beloved Disciple to take care of his mother. 
... Both men and women were known to be leaders and/or prophets in their 
communities. .... And the companion of the [Savior is] Mary Magdalene. [DOC] [TLE] St. Mary Magdalene: A Model Penitent - Catholics United for the Faith [PAR] RESPONSE: St. Mary Magdalene was a disciple, or follower, of Jesus during His 
... and the arts depicted her as the sinful woman who anointed Christ's feet and 
the ... that matter) to defame a woman the Gnostics called the companion of 
Jesus. .... If Mary Magdalene was living at the time St. Luke wrote his Gospel, 
which... [DOC] [TLE] A. Marjanen, "Mary Magdalene, A Beloved Disciple," [PAR] Gospel of Philip, the status of Mary as the beloved disciple of Jesus is rec- 
ognized by her ... Jesus, the apostles, were regarded as founders and leaders of 
Christian .... of Mark the writer refers to ayoung man who is depicted as a special 
favorite ..... special revelation to a woman that he did not tell to his male disciples, 
the. [DOC] [TLE] Women In Ancient Christianity | From Jesus To Christ - The First - PBS [PAR] ... widely in the areas of Gnosticism, ancient Christianity, and Women's Studies. ... 
She was indeed an influential figure, but as a prominent disciple and leader ... 
Euodia and Syntyche are called his fellow-workers in the gospel (Philippians 4:2-
3). ... Marys "who always walked with the Lord" and as his companion (59.6-11). [DOC] [TLE] The quest for the historical Mary Magdalene | UU World Magazine [PAR] May 15, 2006 ... Deciphering the woman misrepresented by the church fathers and 'The Da Vinci 
Code.' ... Unfortunately, the real Mary Magdalene in his story is not much closer 
to the truth. ... depiction of Mary Magdalene found in the Gnostic gospels, and ... 
Jesus' right hand, no lessbut she is not there as the apostles'... [DOC] [TLE] Mary Magdalene Final Paper(1).doc - The Junia Project [PAR] What role did she play, as a woman, in the ministry of Jesus and the life of the 
Early ... Second, the Gnostic literature ascribes to Mary Magdalene a very 
significant role. .... His sister and his mother and his

Question: The Gnostic Gospels depict this woman as a companion of Jesus & a leader of his disciples
Answer: Mary Magdalene