[Hebrews 11:6]

1. As I understand it, Mary is the Anglicized form of Miriam, and I presume parents were naming their daughters in honor of Moses' sister--hence, the popularity

2. Scholars are split whether Martha's sister Mary was the Magdalene; artists are also split, so I avoided painting-titles--though not the paintings themselves--claiming her as the Magdalene

[Forgiven_Sinner]

“2. Scholars are split whether Martha’s sister Mary was the Magdalene; artists are also split, so I avoided painting-titles—though not the paintings themselves—claiming her as the Magdalene”

Yes, one of the many disagreements. However, Mary of Bethany in my gospel studies for the past 35 years seems distinct from Mary Magdalene. That’s my opinion until Jesus returns.