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Apart from Mary Magdalene’s presence at the cross and at the tomb, there is only one other reference to her in the entire New Testament. She is included among the women disciples who traveled with Jesus.
“Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities. Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna…Susanna, and many others…” (Lk 8:1-3)
As often happens with those about whom little is known, legends grew up about Mary Magdalene. One says that after Jesus’ ascension, she was miraculously transported to France in an oarless boat.
Another legend is that she went with the Mother of Jesus to Ephesus, and died there. Still another legend has her going to Rome.
Mary Magdalene is an important figure in the recent book -- The Da Vinci Code. This novel, which does not claim to be historical, draws upon legends and mixes fact and fable to create a fascinating story. Scholars are careful to point out that the plot is thread together by means of much historical and theological fiction.
BTTT on Monday in the Octave of Easter.