Bible Question: How many Marys are there in the new Testament. 3 or 4? Is Mary Magdalene sister to Martha and Lazarus? |
Bible Answer: Actually the many scholars see 7 Mary's in the New Testament. With some questioning if there isn't 8. I have seen people combine them in various ways and come up with answers from 3 - 9 but it is almost impossible to be sure since some appearances of Mary could be the same Mary found else where but there is nothing in scriputure to confirm or deny it. 1 Mary, mother of Jesus 2 Mary Magdalene 3 Mary of Bethany 4 Mary of Clopas 5 Mary, mother of James 5.1 Mary, mother of James the younger 5.2 The other Mary 6 Mary, mother of John Mark 6.1 Mary Salome 7 Mary of Rome Sorry I wish I could offer a more definitive answer, but since scripture does not give us conclusive proof of actual number neither can anyone else. |