mad things

This week’s song is simply titled Mary, by Tori Amos.

Your famous Mary for the week is Mary Magdalene.

From Wikipedia:

Mary Magdalene is described, both in the canonical New Testament and in the New Testament apocrypha, as one of the most important women in the movement of Jesus. Mary was one of women who accompanied Jesus during his travels, following him to the end. According to all four Gospels in the Christian New Testament, she was the first to witness his resurrection.

Mary Magdalene is referred to in early Christian writings as “the apostle to the apostles.” In apocryphal texts, she is portrayed as a visionary and leader of the early movement, who was loved by Jesus more than the other disciples. Lot of speculations both in antiquity and in modern times have emerged regarding Mary, including claims that she was Jesus’ wife or even a prostitute.