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Redeeming Mary, Redeeming Jesus

Mary Magdalene in The Last Temptation of Christ

In: Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus
Author:
Matthew S. RindgeProfessor of Religious Studies, Gonzaga University, Washington, USA

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Online Publication Date:
02 Dec 2022
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Abstract

This article argues that Martin Scorsese’s Mary Magdalene is as unique as Scorsese’s Jesus; she plays an integral role in the film, both in her own journey, and as a central catalyst in Jesus’ transformation. In these and other ways, The Last Temptation of Christ both redeems Mary Magdalene and portrays her as a redeemer of Jesus.

Title:
Redeeming Mary, Redeeming Jesus
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/17455197-bja10017
Language:
English
Pages:
170–178
Keywords:
Barbara Hershey; character transformation; crucifixion; discipleship; Judas; love triangle; Martin Scorsese; Mary Magdalene; Nikos Kazantzakis; Paul Schrader; prostitution; sexuality; trauma
In:
Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus
In:
Volume 20: Issue 3
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1745-5197
Print ISSN:
1476-8690
Subjects:
New Testament & Early Christian Writings, Biblical Studies, Religion in Antiquity, Religious Studies, Ancient History, Classical Studies

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