Posted by Bibleman [Bibleman] on November 12, 1999 at 21:18:53 {CkRQXOxAaIMRXA6xmpscslyACFuF8c}:
In Reply to: ****Jesus' Resurrection posted by Julie on November 12, 1999 at 18:55:26:
Hi Julie,
Ordinarily I'd say "maybe".
But the fact is, the three different accounts are specifically timed differently. That's the key they are different events.
If this were just general reports that lost their detail over time that would be one thing. But these are quite specific in making sure we know within a short period of time exactly when these events happen. That shows there is a deliberate effort to be specific and shows that there must have been three Mary Magdalenes.
Otherwise, I would tend to agree with you,but the timings prove this was deliberate so there must have been three Mary Magdalenes.
But I can understand how someone without the background into the culture might make your presumptions.
Besides that, John and Paul were alive long after these gospels were compiled and certainly would have made sure everything was recorded properly.
Cheers,
Bibleman