The purpose of this post is not to argue for or against the traditional Western view that St. Mary Magdalene, St. Mary of Bethany (sister of SS. Martha and Lazarus), and the sinful woman who anoints Christ's feet are one and the same person. For a long time it has been fashionable to assume that this identification is false. A strong case in favor of it was made just last year by Clement Harrold
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