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Archaeologists Explore the World of Mary Magdalene

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
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A real biblical site, a real woman, and a real faith, all rooted in history. That's what we learn from the archaeological dig at Magdala.

If there were a prize for the least-understood yet incredibly-important person in the Bible, it would probably go to Mary Magdalene. I suspect that more people "know" that she was a prostitute — which is based on a misreading of Luke, chapters 7 and 8 — than the fact that she was the first witness to the Lord's resurrection.
Recent archaeological discoveries are shedding a much-needed light on the life and times of this vital biblical character.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/archeaological-discovery-sheds-new-light-on-mary-magdalene-161237/#PtX7LLJ1r7D6kfdV.99

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