The Chosen introduces a lot of characters and expects us to just keep up. 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. /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. 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. Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (. 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. 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. (ex. Consider how the show depicts Jesus' first appearance. Did anyone notice what it was that made her recognize him? 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. 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. It is an excellent form of Lectio Divina. For the most part, I just clarified who characters were (see my comment above) and occasionally I briefly explained a reference or allusion that was confusing to my youth. There was just a hint of judgment in Episode 7, but it gets brushed aside way too quickly, given the cultural expectations. 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. The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. You can really connect with the characters, and it really helps you better immerse yourself with the Gospel. In The Chosen, Mary Magdalene is played by Elizabeth Tabish. Have you seen other examples of how Jesus can show up suddenly and change someone's life in a big way? (he calls her by name at the end when he heals her). When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. However, some biblical interpreters mistakenly labeled her as such because the story before Luke 8 is about a prostitute being forgiven. What distinguishes Mary from the other women, however, is her association with prostitution. [SPOILERS] Is the Jon Snow spin-off really such a good idea? 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. East pencil writes or draws used for note taking West pencil is yellow has a eraser and lead. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. When making the Chosen, he is advised by a Catholic Priest, Rabbi, and Evangelical Pastor. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). Anyway, I love the series. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. (he is God). (the Lord), Who is it that says these words in the show? 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. And the parallels don't end there. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. 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. 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. 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. Why do you think The Chosen is trying to connect episode 1 to what will happen when Jesus is resurrected? There you go! 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. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. 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. If you try it out, please let me know how it goes and if you have any feedback! There are a few Bible passages that I thought were helpful to discuss the first episode of The Chosen. 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. 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). For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. The Bible never suggests Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Why do you think they were removed? Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. 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. 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. The episode with the woman at the well in the season finale could have been an interesting opportunity to bring her character into conflict with the other male disciples, but this opportunity was also missed. Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (. 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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? 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. The creators make changes in order to adapt the biblical stories to TV. The creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. 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. What's disappointing is that it doesn't delve too far into the implications of this. 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 Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. The ancient name Lilith derives from a Sumerian word for female demons or wind spirits. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. (for LOTR: Arwen's bigger role, some action scenes. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. Your contributions mean so much. 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. 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). 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. The implications of Mary living in the "Red Quarter" are still there. Although The Chosen is still a few seasons away from the Resurrection of Jesus, it is clearly beginning with the end in mind. 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. It hints at where the show is going: This passage takes place after Jesus' death and resurrection at the end of the Gospels. 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. One day (hopefully) we viewers will get our first glimpse of the resurrected Jesus as we follow Mary to the empty tomb. The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. 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). I will definitely continue watching it then, I just wanted to make sure! 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[SPOILERS] what is Jordan Peele's 'Nope' about? The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. 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. 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. Also the guy who plays Jesus is Catholic, which is kind of cool. What distinguishes Mary from the other women, however, is her association with prostitution. I think the producer said he wanted to do eight seasons total. LOTR, Harry Potter), In [adaptation], can you think of some characters or stories that were added by the film? Yes, there are plenty of women who show up in the Gospels. 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. He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. (for LOTR: Tom Bombadil. As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. This story was invented by The Chosen for the purposes of the plot. Thank you! (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. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. I wouldn't take too long discussing these questions. Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. As it was, we didn't really get a good sense of why Mary responded the way she did. I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. So you have to watch past the first couple episodes to get to the good ones. EDIT: I still have my concerns, but I believe my rash judgment is sinful, so I'll keep it to myself. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. Initially Mary doesn't recognize Jesus. What do you think Mary's life was like before Jesus showed up? 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. These experiences cause Mary to flee back to her old life, drinking and gambling. (Jesus), What about Jesus' identity does this hint at? 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). When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. 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. The Chosen seems to be hinting that Mary is a prostitute (e.g. Interestingly, The King of Kings (1927) also uses Mary Magdalene to introduce us to Jesus for the first time. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. 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. 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. Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? The Bible never mentions "the Red Quarter." It's certainly not, Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? [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. Im not sure many people caught this, but when Jesus follows Mary outside, he calls to her saying, Mary of Magdala! Mary then turns around, dropping her jar and says to him, How do you know my name? I think one could make sense of the Mary/Lilith name in that scene alone. 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. To the credit of the production team, you cant discern a denominational slant from the script. She becomes too perfect and seems to have no ongoing struggles in her faith like Peter or Andrew. . Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. 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). 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. For Mary's actual fall, it felt like the show was trying too hard to keep her character PG. 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. FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. As a general rule, the characters who follow Jesus aren't bad people; they're misunderstood and rejected and in need of love. every time a new character showed up. They speak to different audiences & look good on screen), Can you think of characters or stories that the film left out? 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. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Season 2 Reflection P2: What was The Chosen Season 2 about? 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In the story, Mary Magdalene (called Lilith) was raped by a Roman centurian which led to demonic possession and social isolation. Nicodemus was brought in to perform an exorcism on her but failed, making him question the fullness of the Law. I have not seen any anti Catholic scenes. 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. However, In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. The assumption at that time was that women became prostitutes because they were inherently immoral and desirous. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. 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. 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. You may want to warn students beforehand that this episode contains some demonic activity. The Chosen invents this story to illustrate biblical teachings about Jesus' grace and forgiveness. Until Jesus shows up, some youth may find the show a little slow. 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. [Spoilers] Did anyone else misinterpret the HotD Finale? 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. Thank you! 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. Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. However, Jesus knew her real name. 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. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. 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. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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). This is not a theologian or an apologist. 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. Below I'll share an outline describing how to do a Viewing Party for The Chosen Episode 1 (I Have Called You by Name). I hope I better can temper myself. As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Over time, the label stuck and now many adaptations depict her this way. It's a great comfort in the midst of the pandemic and other turmoil. 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. This shift in our societal understanding of the sex trade has changed the significance of Mary's supposed role as a prostitute. I admire your comment. There are also characters and stories from the Gospels that the creators have left out. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. I think Mary went by Lilith when she came to Magdala, not scripturally speaking, but for the story line. Thats as far off-script as they go for the rest of the season, everything else is pretty true to a harmonized Gospel narrative. 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 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). 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And we also just had fun chatting about random stuff, like how Quintus was totally fitting the stereotype of the evil bald guy. 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. Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). Everything is very true to the Gospels, and theres no dialogue written to score theological points. Click here for my affiliation policy. ***Update: Learn more about the origin of "Lilith" in my recent post ***. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. 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. (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. Having offered some criticism, I will say that the scene of Jesus forgiving Mary was moving. Dallas Jenkins (Director) is not Catholic, but - in my mind - makes the best Christian films I have seen anywhere. Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus. 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