Mary Magdalene - What's in a name?

Mary Magdalene has been a source of discussion down through the centuries. Was she a prostitute? Was she Jesus's wife?

One question about her identity that often gets overlooked is the significance of her name. What does 'Magdalene' mean, and why is it so important that the gospel authors saw fit to record it?

According to Professor Joan Taylor of King's College London, there is a great deal to be unpacked here. Keep reading

Photo: Mary Magdalene by Leonardo Da Vinci