Lesson Mystical Christianity Lesson 10

Questions For the Heart and Mind

1. Discuss the symbolic significance of the name "Magdalene."

If we take the old Testament translation of the Magdal-eder, to heart, as "tower of the flock" Her name would coincide with Jesus' ideal as the Good Shepherd.  As a Tower, and being the "Apostles Apostle," she would obviously tower over all others in her connection to Jesus, and be the woman who helped start Christianity.

2. Assuming that Mary was the anointer of Jesus, what do you believe was the meaning of her action?

Mary annointing Jesus was a two fold action. symbolically, she 'Christed" him, made him whole for his appointed duty. Jesus, in turn, removed Mary's 'demons' and aligned her Chakras, making her his perfect mate and partner in their mission.

3. Have you ever been anointed? What was the context and what meaning did it have for you?

Annointed as far as baptism goes. It has meaning in where my life was headed. I wasn't aware at the time of it happening.

4. Do you believe that Mary Magdalene has as good a claim, and perhaps a better  claim, as Peter or Paul to be considered the founder of Christianity?

I cannot see why Christianity cant use all three for the claim. Her claim, as partner of Jesus might make her more instructed than the disciples, but that can be discussed more controversially by others.

Bob Koenig