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Adventistische Schriften über: "Are Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany the same person?"
Answer
Based on the existing writings, it becomes clear that Mary of Bethany and Mary Magdalene are considered the same person. Mary of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus, is described as the one whose sins Jesus had forgiven and who, out of gratitude, poured the precious ointment over him.
The documents directly link the forgiveness of her many sins with the raising of her brother Lazarus and the anointing of Jesus. Thus, the identity of the repentant sinner (Magdalene) is connected with that of the sister of Martha and Lazarus (Bethany).
Mary's Love and Gratitude toward Her Savior
»Mary loved her Lord. He had forgiven her sins, which were many, and had raised her dearly beloved brother from the dead; and she felt that nothing was too precious to bring to Jesus. The more valuable the ointment was, the better she could express her gratitude to her Savior by dedicating it to Him.«
Jesus as Friend and Helper of Women
»He, who gave back to Mary and Martha their buried brother, who wept tears of compassion at the tomb of Lazarus, who forgave Mary Magdalene, who thought of his mother when he hung in agony on the cross... is today the best friend of the woman.«
- The Anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany
- The Relationship between Lazarus, Martha, and Mary
- Forgiveness of the Sins of Mary Magdalene
Original Sources (English)
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