Mary Magdalene is one of the central figures in the biblical narrative. Surprisingly enough, no one really knows who she was or what happened to her. Theories, traditions, and controversies abound. Let’s take a look at them. | Sunday Roast

Early in the morning, Mary Magdalene, a friend and follower of Jesus, came to the tomb to care for Jesus Christ’s body. To her astonishment, she found the tomb empty. Later, as she wept outside the tomb, a man addressed her—a gardener, she supposed. But then He said her name: “Mary.” And she saw. It was Jesus Christ, alive again. The knowledge was too wonderful to contain. Her faith propelled her into a joyous sprint as she ran to tell the others. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint