Click here for my affiliation policy. 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). This passage is one of the few appearances of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. 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. However, some biblical interpreters mistakenly labeled her as such because the story before Luke 8 is about a prostitute being forgiven. Have you seen other examples of how Jesus can show up suddenly and change someone's life in a big way? Explain: The Chosen is a multi-season streaming series that's adapting the four Gospels. 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? Its not perfect, but its a pretty great start. As a general rule, the characters who follow Jesus aren't bad people; they're misunderstood and rejected and in need of love. You can find episode one, The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. Can you think of moments when you may need to be reminded that God is with you? 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. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. By noting how Mary is in the "Red Quarter", The Chosen is implying that she is a prostitute. However, Jesus knew her real name. How does that truth encourage you? However, I'll acknowledge that what the show is suggesting about Mary's past life is certainly open to interpretation.]. Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (. There are a few Bible passages that I thought were helpful to discuss the first episode of The Chosen. 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. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. 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. We turned it into a bit of a game, where one of my youth would constantly ask "Is that Jesus?" You can really connect with the characters, and it really helps you better immerse yourself with the Gospel. And we also just had fun chatting about random stuff, like how Quintus was totally fitting the stereotype of the evil bald guy. EDIT: I still have my concerns, but I believe my rash judgment is sinful, so I'll keep it to myself. 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). 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. In a previous era of Hollywood Mary's status as a prostitute made her exotic and intriguing. 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. Why do you think the creators added them? The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. 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 LOTR: Arwen's bigger role, some action scenes. For Mary's actual fall, it felt like the show was trying too hard to keep her character PG. 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. As it was, we didn't really get a good sense of why Mary responded the way she did. The specific demon is not named in Scripture. 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 Episode 3: Recap, Review, & 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. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. 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. /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. The Chosen seems to be hinting that Mary is a prostitute (e.g. The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. It is an excellent form of Lectio Divina. Just before Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene, he tells a story about a prostitute that Jesus forgives (, 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. 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. 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. Also the guy who plays Jesus is Catholic, which is kind of cool. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. 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. Yes, we see that Jesus had warm and empowering relationships with females. But she was not possessed by one as the movie mentioned but by many. 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. In The Chosen, Mary Magdalene is played by Elizabeth Tabish. 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. 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. However, In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. There was just a hint of judgment in Episode 7, but it gets brushed aside way too quickly, given the cultural expectations. 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. The important role that Mary Magdalene plays in The Chosen is not nearly as surprising as that of Nicodemus. Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. (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. Season 2 Reflection P2: What was The Chosen Season 2 about? 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. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. I've condensed the lesson into an easily printable pdf below. Did anyone notice what it was that made her recognize him? It's a great comfort in the midst of the pandemic and other turmoil. [Spoilers] Did anyone else misinterpret the HotD Finale? Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. Just before Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene, he tells a story about a prostitute that Jesus forgives (Luke 7:36-50). The Chosen introduces a lot of characters and expects us to just keep up. 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. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. 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). every time a new character showed up. Still, at the end of the day, the 12 disciples who get the most screen time in the Gospels are all males. After Mary's encounter with Jesus, we never really get to see her deal with her former life. There are also characters and stories from the Gospels that the creators have left out. The ancient name Lilith derives from a Sumerian word for female demons or wind spirits. 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? 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. However, a post by the official Twitter account for The Chosen claims that Mary is not being portrayed as a prostitute. I think Mary went by Lilith when she came to Magdala, not scripturally speaking, but for the story line. 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. This is not a theologian or an apologist. In The Chosen, Nicodemus meets Mary Magdalene in Season 1, Episode 1. 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. Under the influence of this tradition, many people see Mary as being emblematic of Jesus' compassion for lost and broken souls, and this makes her a perfect candidate for the kinds of stories that The Chosen wants to tell. 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? 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. These experiences cause Mary to flee back to her old life, drinking and gambling. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. Yes, there are plenty of women who show up in the Gospels. 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. 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. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. In the same way, we get our first glimpse of the pre-resurrected Jesus as we follow her struggles in the first episode. One challenge that film adaptations of Jesus' life need to overcome is the lack of significant female characters. Anyway, I love the series. Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? [SPOILERS] what is Jordan Peele's 'Nope' about? Literally none of that is in Scripture or sacred tradition and that bothers me! 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). I hope I better can temper myself. 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). 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. 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! 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. 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. ***Update: Learn more about the origin of "Lilith" in my recent post ***. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. In the Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. (ex. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. 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 trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. Thank you for your input. 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. (he is God). So you have to watch past the first couple episodes to get to the good ones. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I think the producer said he wanted to do eight seasons total. The last passage is an optional bonus for youth that like digging deeper. Describe a pencil. Why do you think The Chosen is trying to connect episode 1 to what will happen when Jesus is resurrected? It's certainly not, Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. This shift in our societal understanding of the sex trade has changed the significance of Mary's supposed role as a prostitute. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? 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. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. Click here for my affiliation policy. 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 creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. 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. Thank you! Until Jesus shows up, some youth may find the show a little slow. Hopefully these questions will prove helpful as you watch episode 1 of The Chosen with your youth group. She becomes too perfect and seems to have no ongoing struggles in her faith like Peter or Andrew. 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. Below I'll share an outline describing how to do a Viewing Party for The Chosen Episode 1 (I Have Called You by Name). 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. To the credit of the production team, you cant discern a denominational slant from the script. (the Lord), Who is it that says these words in the show? 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. Enough said.). The implications of Mary living in the "Red Quarter" are still there. 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. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. Dallas Jenkins (Director) is not Catholic, but - in my mind - makes the best Christian films I have seen anywhere. Without getting too detailed, I found it helpful to get my youth thinking about what adaptations are and how they work. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. 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. This version of Mary - not the one who needs moral reformation but the one who needs sympathy and belonging - fits perfectly with the kinds of stories that The Chosen has focused on. Starting around episode three I think is when it finds its groove. 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. 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. Catholic Christianity offers the world the fullness of the Christian Faith. 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. 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. 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. 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. In the passage, who is it that says, "I have called you by name"? I have not seen any anti Catholic scenes. 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