The Age of Reason · Character
Mary Magdalene
Follower of Jesus mentioned in gospel resurrection accounts.
minor
Also known as Mary, Magdalene
First appearance: part i viii of the new testament
Mary Magdalene shows up with force in II: The New Testament. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in the context of the Gospel of Mark's story about her having seven devils, which Paine uses to illustrate the credulity of the era.
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See Mary Magdalene in part i viii of the new testament