Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). 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. Instead of being a femme fatale that Jesus needs to resist and tame, Mary Magdalene the prostitute is seen as an object of compassion and pity that Jesus needs to provide acceptance and safety. 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. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? 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. The Bible never mentions "the Red Quarter." 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. I hope you enjoy them! Your contributions mean so much. I wouldn't take too long discussing these questions. In The Chosen, we see a brief flashback during Season 1, Episode 1 that strongly implies that Mary was raped by a Roman soldier. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. I think Mary went by Lilith when she came to Magdala, not scripturally speaking, but for the story line. The creators of The Chosen have published interactive Bible Studies that are meant to explore some of the Scripture and biblical themes that inspired Season 1 and help viewers apply them to everyday life. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. The creators make changes in order to adapt the biblical stories to TV. Dallas Jenkins (Director) is not Catholic, but - in my mind - makes the best Christian films I have seen anywhere. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. In the same way, we get our first glimpse of the pre-resurrected Jesus as we follow her struggles in the first episode. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Describe a pencil. There was just a hint of judgment in, Mary Magdalene was a female disciple who traveled with Jesus during his ministry (, All four Gospels suggest Mary was the first witness of the resurrected Jesus (, The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. [Spoilers] Did anyone else misinterpret the HotD Finale? I love this series. The important role that Mary Magdalene plays in The Chosen is not nearly as surprising as that of Nicodemus. Did anyone notice what it was that made her recognize him? FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. (he is God). This is not a theologian or an apologist. I also suggest setting expectations for the first episode. EDIT: I still have my concerns, but I believe my rash judgment is sinful, so I'll keep it to myself. Thank you! 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. By. Thank you! 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). He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. 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). The creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. 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. Expert Answers: The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. 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. For Mary's actual fall, it felt like the show was trying too hard to keep her character PG. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. 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. You can find episode one free on YouTube here, although there are lots of ads. 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. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. 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. Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). 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. Starting around episode three I think is when it finds its groove. 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. And to be fair, there isnt a whole lot of backstory for any of the disciples in the Bible, so its not a surprise the writers filled in the blanks with some artistic license. 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). Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? 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. 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. Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (. This story was invented by The Chosen for the purposes of the plot. However, some biblical interpreters mistakenly labeled her as such because the story before Luke 8 is about a prostitute being forgiven. LOTR, Harry Potter), In [adaptation], can you think of some characters or stories that were added by the film? He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. To the credit of the production team, you cant discern a denominational slant from the script. As it was, we didn't really get a good sense of why Mary responded the way she did. Can you think of moments when you may need to be reminded that God is with you? 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. 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. I think the producer said he wanted to do eight seasons total. Interestingly, The King of Kings (1927) also uses Mary Magdalene to introduce us to Jesus for the first time. The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. This passage is one of the few appearances of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. Thats as far off-script as they go for the rest of the season, everything else is pretty true to a harmonized Gospel narrative. Why do you think The Chosen is trying to connect episode 1 to what will happen when Jesus is resurrected? I admire your comment. Your contributions mean so much. It's certainly not, Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. The Chosen seems to be hinting that Mary is a prostitute (e.g. **Update: I explore the origin of the name "Lilith" in my recent post **. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. 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. every time a new character showed up. 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. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus cleansed her of seven demons, and she financially aided him in Galilee. 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. Many Christians still memorize this passage to remind them of how God is always with us, even in the most difficult trials. 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, In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. (the Lord), Who is it that says these words in the show? What distinguishes Mary from the other women, however, is her association with prostitution. The Bible never suggests Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. 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. There you go! 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. The assumption at that time was that women became prostitutes because they were inherently immoral and desirous. 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. PROUDLY CREATED WITH WIX.COM, Mary Magdalene, Lilith, & the Redeemer (Exploring The Chosen with Youth), Elizabeth Tabish as Lilith/Mary Magdalene in The Chosen, Over the past year, we've been exploring how The Chosen adapts biblical characters like, You may want to warn students beforehand that this episode contains some demonic activity. Many characters and stories are based on events in the Gospels, but there are also characters and events that the creators made up to tie things together. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. Just before Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene, he tells a story about a prostitute that Jesus forgives (Luke 7:36-50). She struggles to believe that she can be accepted after falling back into her old life but Jesus forgives her and the disciples embrace her. EDIT: To more specifically address your question about Mary Magdalene, my intuition is that they chose the name Lilith because few viewers are likely to know the name, and so therefore wont confuse her with another Bible character before her true identity is revealed. See a Roman centurion fill Lilith/Mary s sight, a suggestion that the woman have. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? 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? 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. The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. /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. Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? 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. The specific demon is not named in Scripture. However, Jesus knew her real name. There are also characters and stories from the Gospels that the creators have left out. Without getting too detailed, I found it helpful to get my youth thinking about what adaptations are and how they work. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. 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." Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Also the guy who plays Jesus is Catholic, which is kind of cool. (he calls her by her name), How does this connect to what happened in episode 1? 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. 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. Below I'll share an outline describing how to do a Viewing Party for The Chosen Episode 1 (I Have Called You by Name). Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (. In The Chosen, when we first Mary Magdalene in Season 1 Episode 1, she has already been possessed by evil spirits for some time. 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). The last passage is an optional bonus for youth that like digging deeper. I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. 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? 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, 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. The Chosen Season 3: What to Expect & How to Watch, The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 & Episode 2: Reaction and Analysis, The Chosen Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2: Questions to Discuss Before the Premiere, Preparing for The Chosen Season 3: 7 Episodes to Watch, I am the Law of Moses (The Chosen Season 3 Controversy), Little James in The Chosen & Scripture ***Season 3***, Judas in The Chosen ***Season 3 Update***, Matthew in The Chosen ***Season 3 Update***, Simon and Andrew in The Chosen ***Season 3 Update***, Lilith, Demons, & Evil Spirits in The Chosen, Simon the Zealot & Nathanael in The Chosen, Quintus, Gaius, and the Romans in The Chosen. 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 take comments made by The Chosen Twitter account with a grain of salt, especially since they are most likely made by digital marketers and not the actual creators of The Chosen. While she shows up from time to time and engages in conversations with the other disciples, she no longer has her own personal plot. Hopefully these questions will prove helpful as you watch episode 1 of The Chosen with your youth group. The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. This story was invented by The Chosen for the purposes of the plot. Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. 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. Do you believe Jesus knows you by name? There was just a hint of judgment in Episode 7, but it gets brushed aside way too quickly, given the cultural expectations. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. Have you seen other examples of how Jesus can show up suddenly and change someone's life in a big way? 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. 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." More importantly, allowing some of the disciples to judge Mary a bit more would have added more tension and could have fueled future arcs. 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. 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). [SPOILERS] Is the Jon Snow spin-off really such a good idea? By noting how Mary is in the "Red Quarter", The Chosen is implying that she is a prostitute. 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). 1 ) Kathleen McGowan Kindle Edition are three Christian Goddesses, making up a female.! This shift in our societal understanding of the sex trade has changed the significance of Mary's supposed role as a prostitute. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. 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. I've condensed the lesson into an easily printable pdf below. Catholic Christianity offers the world the fullness of the Christian Faith. Thank you for your input. In The Chosen, Mary Magdalene is played by Elizabeth Tabish. (Jesus), What about Jesus' identity does this hint at? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. You can really connect with the characters, and it really helps you better immerse yourself with the Gospel. 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. One day (hopefully) we viewers will get our first glimpse of the resurrected Jesus as we follow Mary to the empty tomb. 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? Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. After sharing that information, you can ask: What stuck out to you about Mary Magdalene's depiction in The Chosen? I will definitely continue watching it then, I just wanted to make sure! Unfortunately, because Mary's change happens so quickly, her character goes from being pretty dynamic in episodes 1-2 to being a pretty flat in the remainder of the season. 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. Explain: The Chosen is a multi-season streaming series that's adapting the four Gospels. In a previous era of Hollywood Mary's status as a prostitute made her exotic and intriguing. Everything is very true to the Gospels, and theres no dialogue written to score theological points. What's disappointing is that it doesn't delve too far into the implications of this. 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. I'm not saying we needed to see anything explicit, but the show certainly could have implied a bit more than it did. [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. 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 can appreciate what theyre trying to do with the show: Theyre taking their time to build your relationship with the characters and to delve into some of the backstory so that everyone becomes a three-dimensional person, not just a mumbling zombie foil for Jesus. 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. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. When making the Chosen, he is advised by a Catholic Priest, Rabbi, and Evangelical Pastor. It's certainly not The Exorcist, but demonic stuff can really freak some people out. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. What do you think Mary's life was like before Jesus showed up? Still, at the end of the day, the 12 disciples who get the most screen time in the Gospels are all males. 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. (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. 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Although there's nothing in the Gospels that suggests that these two figures should be linked together, Mary mistakenly became identified with the forgiven prostitute in the interpretative tradition of the Western Church. In the Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. The implications of Mary living in the "Red Quarter" are still there. Since I criticized Season 1 of The Chosen for making Mary too perfect, it's only fair that I acknowledge how Season 2 seeks to rectify that issue. Catholic priest burned to death, another shot in north Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. 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. We turned it into a bit of a game, where one of my youth would constantly ask "Is that Jesus?" 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. Click here for my affiliation policy. 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. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. They speak to different audiences & look good on screen), Can you think of characters or stories that the film left out? Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. One challenge that film adaptations of Jesus' life need to overcome is the lack of significant female characters. It hints at where the show is going: This passage takes place after Jesus' death and resurrection at the end of the Gospels. 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. I have not seen any anti Catholic scenes. But why does Mary Magdalene get all the attention and not Joanna or Susanna, who are also mentioned? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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As a general rule, the characters who follow Jesus aren't bad people; they're misunderstood and rejected and in need of love. The ancient name Lilith derives from a Sumerian word for female demons or wind spirits. It's a great comfort in the midst of the pandemic and other turmoil. 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). However, a post by the official Twitter account for The Chosen claims that Mary is not being portrayed as a prostitute. 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. Do eight seasons total that the film left out scripturally speaking, but the show was too! To heal her and exorcise the evil spirit that is possessing her named... 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