In the same way, we get our first glimpse of the pre-resurrected Jesus as we follow her struggles in the first episode. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. It's certainly not The Exorcist, but demonic stuff can really freak some people out. Luke briefly describes how Mary Magdalene was exorcised by Jesus and became one of his traveling followers (Luke 8:1-3). Interestingly, The King of Kings (1927) also uses Mary Magdalene to introduce us to Jesus for the first time. Your contributions mean so much. Why do you think The Chosen is trying to connect episode 1 to what will happen when Jesus is resurrected? Your contributions mean so much. The Hebrew word "lilit" only shows up in Isaiah 34:14, where most modern translations render it as something along the lines of "night bird." The difference between its depiction of her life as a prostitute, with super-sexualized clothing and a zebra chariot, and The Chosen's depiction of her life is emblematic of changing views of prostitutes between the 1920's and today. After Mary's encounter with Jesus, we never really get to see her deal with her former life. PROUDLY CREATED WITH WIX.COM, Mary Magdalene in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters), Mary and Nicodemus in Season 1 of The Chosen, The important role that Mary Magdalene plays in The Chosen is not nearly as surprising as that of, Be that as it may, the Gospel of Luke tells us that there were women who went Jesus and names Mary Magdalene among them (, But why does Mary Magdalene get all the attention and not Joanna or Susanna, who are also mentioned? Thats as far off-script as they go for the rest of the season, everything else is pretty true to a harmonized Gospel narrative. Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). It's also strange that we never actually return back to the fact that Mary was having PTSD - Jesus forgives her fall but doesn't say anything about her ongoing suffering (perhaps that's a storyline for a future season). Over the past year, we've been exploring how The Chosen adapts biblical characters like Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, Peter, Andrew, Matthew, Jesus, and the Romans. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. Matthew, Mark, and John also describe Mary as a witness of Jesus' crucifixion/burial (Matthew 27:55-61, Mark 15:40-47, and John 19:25). FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. An adaptation like The Chosen isn't meant to replace the Bible; it's meant to drive us deeper into the Bible and spiritual reflection. Episode 8 Guide: The Woman at the Well, Eden, & Zohara, Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers, The Chosen Season 2 Controversy (Jesus, the Bible, & the Process of Inspiration), Should Nicodemus Kneel? I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. I'm not saying we needed to see anything explicit, but the show certainly could have implied a bit more than it did. By. In the Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. Because The Chosen seeks to be kid-friendly, it may use the term "Red Quarter" in order to hint to older viewers that Mary is either a prostitute or a sexually immoral woman without explicitly mentioning prostitution or sex. In The Chosen, when we first Mary Magdalene in Season 1 Episode 1, she has already been possessed by evil spirits for some time. It hints at where the show is going: This passage takes place after Jesus' death and resurrection at the end of the Gospels. Although, like Nicodemus, the account of Jesus' life in the Gospels tells us relatively little about her, the part that she plays as the first witness to the Resurrection is objectively much more significant. After Jesus heals her evil spirit, she resumes calling herself "Mary," her birth name, and refuses to answer to the name associated with her spiritual oppression. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The Bible never mentions "the Red Quarter." Her name always was Mary, but through her past of turmoil, mental illness, rape, or whatever else caused her to be mentally tortured, she led everyone to believe she was Lilith. Thank you! And the parallels don't end there. Nicodemus was brought in to perform an exorcism on her but failed, making him question the fullness of the Law. (he calls her by name at the end when he heals her). Click here for my affiliation policy. Enough said.). They prompt us to consider how these two events, Mary's first encounter with Jesus and her first encounter with the risen Jesus, are connected in a deeper way. Meanwhile, in the youth ministry that I lead, I had the chance to view and discuss season one of The Chosen with several high schoolers and found it very fruitful. I love this series. The Gospels don't tell us very much about what these women do, with the significant exception of the burial and resurrection, but this provides leeway for female characters to play a more significant role throughout the ministry of Jesus and not just when they are mentioned. Click here for my affiliation policy. Pray World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies at Thief steals St. Michael statue from church, trips, and A photo I took of our altar at Midnight Mass this Christmas, Mother on death bed, priest refused to see her. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. She was a witness of Jesus' crucifixion and burial (Mark 15:40-47) and also the first person to discover the empty tomb, witness the resurrected Jesus, and share the good news with the disciples (John 20:1-18). How does that truth encourage you? Moreover, her biblical significance has been amplified even more by the attention that she's received from the interpretative and artistic traditions of the West. The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. The creators make changes in order to adapt the biblical stories to TV. The Bible never mentions "the Red Quarter." LOTR, Harry Potter), In [adaptation], can you think of some characters or stories that were added by the film? Do you believe Jesus knows you by name? Initially Mary doesn't recognize Jesus. He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. Lilith here could just mean demon possessed. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? The Chosen introduces a lot of characters and expects us to just keep up. In The Chosen, Nicodemus meets Mary Magdalene in Season 1, Episode 1. This passage is one of the few appearances of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. One day (hopefully) we viewers will get our first glimpse of the resurrected Jesus as we follow Mary to the empty tomb. Over time, there's been a growing awareness of how most women end up in prostitution: not because they are innately promiscuous but rather as a result of coercion, sexual trauma, and systemic inequities. It's certainly not, Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. Can you think of moments when you may need to be reminded that God is with you? I hope you enjoy them! Lilith was close to committing suicide by walking off a cliff before a dove (Holy Spirit) caught her interest and she followed it back to town, where she had an emotional moment being healed by Jesus who quoted her trusted childhood Bible verse from Isaiah and exorcised her with a hug. In The Chosen, we see a brief flashback during Season 1, Episode 1 that strongly implies that Mary was raped by a Roman soldier. Its not perfect, but its a pretty great start. To clarify why the creators would want to add new characters and stories and leave some stories out, you could ask the following questions: What are some other popular adaptations of books into film or television? The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. EDIT: I still have my concerns, but I believe my rash judgment is sinful, so I'll keep it to myself. [Update: In the comments below, an astute reader pointed me to a post by the official Twitter for The Chosen, which claims Mary is not being portrayed as a prostitute. Although we'll have to wait in order to understand fully what the show wants us to conclude, this could be a subtle and effective way to show how Jesus' ability to heal and save is ultimately grounded in his willingness to die and rise again. Normally I wouldn't care but this is a movie about Jesus, and if the people behind it are trying to do good, but it is a great disservice for me to bad-mouth it until the full plot is revealed. Im not a person who cries during Jesus movies, but Ive cried several times during this series, because you can just feel the humanity of the scenes and everything is ten times more relatable. In my opinion it works. There is however a very clear disclaimer at the beginning of the series saying this isnt word-for-word and its no replacement for reading your Bible, etc. Catholic Christianity offers the world the fullness of the Christian Faith. When making the Chosen, he is advised by a Catholic Priest, Rabbi, and Evangelical Pastor. However, a post by the official Twitter account for The Chosen claims that Mary is not being portrayed as a prostitute. When they are engaged in sin, it's often a result of their difficult circumstances or their status as outsiders, and so what they primarily need is love and acceptance, not forgiveness and repentance. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. There are also characters and stories from the Gospels that the creators have left out. What do you think Mary's life was like before Jesus showed up? The Chosen does the "misunderstood reject rather than sinner" quite a bit in Season 1, but I think it's a sensible direction for Mary's character. What's disappointing is that it doesn't delve too far into the implications of this. The assumption at that time was that women became prostitutes because they were inherently immoral and desirous. As a result, adaptations of the Gospels from previous generations place a greater emphasis on how Jesus calls Mary to repent and brings about her moral transformation. I would have introduced her PTSD much earlier in the season, giving her more space to try to struggle with it on her own before eventually falling back into her old life. This story was invented by The Chosen for the purposes of the plot. This association with prostitution opens a variety of directions for adaptations to take in their portrayal of her, especially given the affection Jesus shows for her (John 20). I admire your comment. The Chosen isn't trying to mess with the Bible. One challenge that film adaptations of Jesus' life need to overcome is the lack of significant female characters. All four Gospels suggest Mary was the first witness of the resurrected Jesus (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-11, and John 20:1-18). Although The Chosen is still a few seasons away from the Resurrection of Jesus, it is clearly beginning with the end in mind. Because The Chosen seeks to be kid-friendly, it most likely uses the term "Red Quarter" in order to hint to older viewers that Mary is a prostitute without explicitly mentioning prostitution or sex. And just like one day Mary Magdalene will be the first witness to the risen Jesus (perhaps to Nicodemus as well as the disciples), the show also makes her the first witness that we see in action. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. In the modern vernacular, a "red light district" is a term that refers to an area of the city known for prostitution, strip clubs, and other immoral establishments. However, some biblical interpreters mistakenly labeled her as such because the story before Luke 8 is about a prostitute being forgiven. I thought Mary's storyline in Season 2 of The Chosen had a lot of potential but it was unfortunately not given enough room to breathe. She is clearly sleeping with a man out of wedlock when the episode begins and they are sleeping together in "the Red Quarter" - a sleazy part of town. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. As a general rule, the characters who follow Jesus aren't bad people; they're misunderstood and rejected and in need of love. Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (Luke 8:1-3) and a story about a prostitute (Luke 7:36-50). In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. Why do you think the creators added them? Consider how the show depicts Jesus' first appearance. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (, As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. In the modern vernacular, a "red light district" is a term that refers to an area of the city known for prostitution, strip clubs, and other immoral establishments. They were fully engaged by the show on the level of entertainment but also seemed solidify their understanding of important gospel events and figures, as well as the cultural context. I think Mary went by Lilith when she came to Magdala, not scripturally speaking, but for the story line. [Spoilers] Did anyone else misinterpret the HotD Finale? The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. In a previous era of Hollywood Mary's status as a prostitute made her exotic and intriguing. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. It's odd? Yes, we see that Jesus had warm and empowering relationships with females. (Plots & Theme), Episode 2 Guide: Philip, Nathanael, & Matthew, Episode 3 Guide: Life Among the Disciples of Jesus, Episode 4 Guide: Simon the Zealot & the Man at the Bethesda Pool, Episode 5 Guide: Mary's Demons & the Destiny of John the Baptist, Episode 8 Guide: Judas, Matthew, & the Sermon on the Mount, Episode 1 Guide: Mary Magdalene, Lilith, and the Redeemer, Episode 2 Guide: Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, and Shabbat, Episode 3 Guide: Depicting Jesus in Art, Film, and TV, Episode 4 Guide: When Jesus Met Simon (Peter), Episode 6 Guide: Jesus, Shmuel, & the Pharisees. Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (Luke 8:1-3) and a story about a prostitute (Luke 7:36-50). The second passage is the Scripture that Mary has written down: This passage that Mary's father taught her is from the Book of Isaiah. And just like one day Mary will initially fail to recognize the risen Jesus, confusing him for a gardener, she initially fails to recognize Jesus when he first comes to her, confusing him for one of the men who's been hassling her. But she was not possessed by one as the movie mentioned but by many. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? ***Update: Learn more about the origin of "Lilith" in my recent post ***. We turned it into a bit of a game, where one of my youth would constantly ask "Is that Jesus?" He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. (he is God). She is clearly sleeping with a man out of wedlock when the episode begins and they are sleeping together in "the Red Quarter" - a sleazy part of town. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. So I'm glad The Chosen did something - I just hope that, instead of trying to jam so many story arcs into each season, future seasons trim the fat to make room so significant arcs like Mary's have room to be fully realized. Dallas Jenkins (Director) is not Catholic, but - in my mind - makes the best Christian films I have seen anywhere. Anyway, I love the series. Season 2 Reflection P2: What was The Chosen Season 2 about? You can also purchase the DVDs of season 1 on Amazon if you're worried about trying to stream & do Zoom at the same time. In Episode 8, we see that Mary is still struggling a bit - her failure is driving her to be a bit too unrelenting in her work for Jesus- but other than that she seems to be back on track. This is symbolically tied to her encounter with another demon, Belial, who calls Mary Lilith, asserting the continued existence and power of her old identity. In The Chosen, when we first Mary Magdalene in Season 1 Episode 1, she has already been possessed by an evil spirit, Lilith, for some time. I wouldn't take too long discussing these questions. I found that my youth struggled to sort out the different characters, so you might want to do a quick slide show of the key characters using the character images I've included throughout this post. While watching the show, I made occasional comments through the chat but I tried to not do too much teaching - I wanted the youth to enjoy The Chosen and not just see it as an elaborate preaching illustration. [SPOILERS] Is the Jon Snow spin-off really such a good idea? Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. Below I'll share an outline describing how to do a Viewing Party for The Chosen Episode 1 (I Have Called You by Name). The implications of Mary living in the "Red Quarter" are still there. The Chosen seems to be hinting that Mary is a prostitute (e.g. Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus. Just like one day Mary Magdalene will be caught up in despair because she can't find Jesus' body, she's caught up in despair at her own situation. Hopefully these questions will prove helpful as you watch episode 1 of The Chosen with your youth group. (he calls her by her name), How does this connect to what happened in episode 1? In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. I have Bible studies/discussion guides for each episode of The Chosen Seasons 1-3, blogs exploring how The Chosen adapts key biblical figures, and articles exploring the controversial nature of adaptation. Catholic priest burned to death, another shot in north Press J to jump to the feed. See a Roman centurion fill Lilith/Mary s sight, a suggestion that the woman have. (ex. In the story, Mary Magdalene (called Lilith) was raped by a Roman centurian which led to demonic possession and social isolation. The creators of The Chosen have published a series of interactive Bible Studies that help viewers explore some of the Scripture and biblical themes that inspired the show. Thank you! There's a sense in which Mary's demons might be seen as a metaphor for the oppressive forces that brought her into her life in the sex trade but this is only barely suggested. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? Just before Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene, he tells a story about a prostitute that Jesus forgives (Luke 7:36-50). Also the guy who plays Jesus is Catholic, which is kind of cool. This story was invented by The Chosen for the purposes of the plot. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. It is an excellent form of Lectio Divina. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. In The Chosen, Nicodemus meets Mary Magdalene in Season 1, Episode 1. Thus, when Jesus first encounters Mary, what he offers her isn't forgiveness for her life of prostitution; it's relief from the oppressive demons that drove her to the type of life that she's lived. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. (for LOTR: Arwen's bigger role, some action scenes. As COVID drags on and winter sets in, if you're looking for a good activity to do online with your youth group, you might want to consider doing a series of The Chosen Viewing Parties like this. We need to remember the perspective is of east and west are different East is how it performs, what it does its function West they would describe what it is or made of. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. Starting around episode three I think is when it finds its groove. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. After sharing that information, you can ask: What stuck out to you about Mary Magdalene's depiction in The Chosen? These parallels are more than a neat bit of foreshadowing. But why does Mary Magdalene get all the attention and not Joanna or Susanna, who are also mentioned? When he encounters her again in Season 1 Episode 2, he is surprised to discover that she has been completely healed and is free of the evil spirits. You may want to warn students beforehand that this episode contains some demonic activity. (for LOTR: Tom Bombadil. every time a new character showed up. You can find episode one free on YouTube here, although there are lots of ads. Be that as it may, the Gospel of Luke tells us that there were women who went Jesus and names Mary Magdalene among them (Luke 8:1-3). . I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (Matthew 18:10-35). In The Chosen, Mary Magdalene is played by Elizabeth Tabish. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. Everything is very true to the Gospels, and theres no dialogue written to score theological points. Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? Have you seen other examples of how Jesus can show up suddenly and change someone's life in a big way? She is clearly sleeping with a man out of wedlock when the episode begins and they are sleeping together in "the Red Quarter" - a sleazy part of town. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. Dallas mentioned how some viewers didn't like that Mary fell back into old ways, which seems ridiculous, but just goes to show how out of touch some people are with both real life and how stories work. Yes, there are plenty of women who show up in the Gospels. Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? The Hebrew word "lilit" only shows up in Isaiah 34:14, where most modern translations render it as something along the lines of "night bird." I agree with the Twitter post that the show clearly depicts Mary as a victim of rape/sexual assault, but prostitutes often are victims of rape and sexual assault. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? The ancient name Lilith derives from a Sumerian word for female demons or wind spirits. The important role that Mary Magdalene plays in The Chosen is not nearly as surprising as that of Nicodemus. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. More importantly, allowing some of the disciples to judge Mary a bit more would have added more tension and could have fueled future arcs. In the passage, who is it that says, "I have called you by name"? The last passage is an optional bonus for youth that like digging deeper. I also suggest setting expectations for the first episode. Did anyone notice what it was that made her recognize him? Personally, I would have been much more interested in a subplot about Mary's former pimp trying to coerce her back into her former life than I am with the overly long fish taxation plot. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. To recap: in, One other thing - the show could have allowed some of the disciples (like John) to go a bit further in being judgmental toward after her return. Mary Magdalene was a female disciple who traveled with Jesus during his ministry (Luke 8:1-3). This is not a theologian or an apologist. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. /r/Catholicism is a place to present new developments in the world of Catholicism, discuss theological teachings of the Catholic Church, provide an avenue for reasonable dialogue amongst people of all beliefs, and grow in our own spirituality. I have not seen any anti Catholic scenes. If you try it out, please let me know how it goes and if you have any feedback! She becomes too perfect and seems to have no ongoing struggles in her faith like Peter or Andrew. Hopefully though, season 2 will find more ways to develop her character in a manner that's dynamic and engaging, because there's still much that could be done. I've condensed the lesson into an easily printable pdf below. This is Tom My 3 month old son is battling an extremely rare and [Free Friday] after an early miscarriage 3 weeks ago, I Our new campus chapel is so close to being ready! Over time, the label stuck and now many adaptations depict her this way. The creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. 1 ) Kathleen McGowan Kindle Edition are three Christian Goddesses, making up a female.! Describe a pencil. The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I will definitely continue watching it then, I just wanted to make sure! East pencil writes or draws used for note taking West pencil is yellow has a eraser and lead. Just long enough to make this point: Adaptations often add, change, and leave out details, because what works in a book isn't always the same as what works in television or film. There was just a hint of judgment in Episode 7, but it gets brushed aside way too quickly, given the cultural expectations. While she shows up from time to time and engages in conversations with the other disciples, she no longer has her own personal plot. The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. The specific demon is not named in Scripture. Lilith was close to committing suicide by walking off a cliff before a dove (Holy Spirit) caught her interest and she followed it back to town, where she had an emotional moment being healed by Jesus who quoted her trusted childhood Bible verse from Isaiah and exorcised her with a hug. **Update: I explore the origin of the name "Lilith" in my recent post **. And just like one day the risen Jesus will reveal himself to Mary and free her from grief and fear by calling her name, Jesus first reveals himself to "Lilith" and frees her from her grief and fear and demons by calling her by her true name, Mary. In The Chosen, during Season 2, Episodes 5-6, Mary Magdalene briefly leaves Jesus and falls back into sin, before being sought out, forgiven, and restored to ministry. [SPOILERS] what is Jordan Peele's 'Nope' about? This allows the show to be more family friendly, but it also weakens the narrative that the show is telling about Jesus' compassion and pity. So you have to watch past the first couple episodes to get to the good ones. What distinguishes Mary from the other women, however, is her association with prostitution. There you go! As it was, we didn't really get a good sense of why Mary responded the way she did. Until Jesus shows up, some youth may find the show a little slow. In The Chosen, we see a brief flashback during Season 1, Episode 1 that strongly implies that Mary was raped by a Roman soldier. Why do you think The Chosen depicted Mary as a prostitute? To recap: in Episode 5 of Season 2, Mary begins to experience PTSD tied to the trauma of her rape by a Roman solider (implied very quickly in Episode 1 Season 1). This shift in our societal understanding of the sex trade has changed the significance of Mary's supposed role as a prostitute. It's a great comfort in the midst of the pandemic and other turmoil. As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. After Jesus heals her evil spirit, she resumes calling herself "Mary," her birth name, and refuses to answer to the name associated with her spiritual oppression. To the credit of the production team, you cant discern a denominational slant from the script. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. I think the producer said he wanted to do eight seasons total. This comes out powerfully in the first Episode like to show you why is mary magdalene called lilith in the chosen here. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus cleansed her of seven demons, and she financially aided him in Galilee. Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (. The Chosen invents this story to illustrate biblical teachings about Jesus' grace and forgiveness. The first passage is regarding Mary Magdalene (Lilith): In case you didn't catch it, at the end of The Chosen episode 1 we discover that the character called Lilith for most of the episode is actually named Mary Magdalene. 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