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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. The Hebrew word "lilit" only shows up in Isaiah 34:14, where most modern translations render it as something along the lines of "night bird." When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. What distinguishes Mary from the other women, however, is her association with prostitution. 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. By. So you have to watch past the first couple episodes to get to the good ones. You can find episode one, The Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. (the Lord), Who is it that says these words in the show? Explain: The Chosen is a multi-season streaming series that's adapting the four Gospels. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. This is not a theologian or an apologist. Have my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. After Mary's encounter with Jesus, we never really get to see her deal with her former life. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was raped. In The Chosen, when we first Mary Magdalene in Season 1 Episode 1, she has already been possessed by evil spirits for some time. (he is God). See a Roman centurion fill Lilith/Mary s sight, a suggestion that the woman have. . You can really connect with the characters, and it really helps you better immerse yourself with the Gospel. 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 Bible includes Mary Magdalene in a list of women who had evil spirits healed by Jesus. After sharing that information, you can ask: What stuck out to you about Mary Magdalene's depiction in The Chosen? The Chosen introduces a lot of characters and expects us to just keep up. The Hebrew word "lilit" only shows up in Isaiah 34:14, where most modern translations render it as something along the lines of "night bird." In a previous era of Hollywood Mary's status as a prostitute made her exotic and intriguing. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. This comes out powerfully in the first Episode like to show you why is mary magdalene called lilith in the chosen here. Did anyone notice what it was that made her recognize him? In the Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. 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). Click here for my affiliation policy. (Jesus), What about Jesus' identity does this hint at? The creators make changes in order to adapt the biblical stories to TV. 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. 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. Luke briefly describes how Mary Magdalene was exorcised by Jesus and became one of his traveling followers (Luke 8:1-3). The creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. 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. 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. 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. Season 2 Reflection P2: What was The Chosen Season 2 about? That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. The implications of Mary living in the "Red Quarter" are still there. Catholic priest burned to death, another shot in north Press J to jump to the feed. In The Chosen, we see a brief flashback during Season 1, Episode 1 that strongly implies that Mary was raped by a Roman soldier. Expert Answers: The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. In the passage, who is it that says, "I have called you by name"? Do you believe Jesus knows you by name? 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. Interestingly, The King of Kings (1927) also uses Mary Magdalene to introduce us to Jesus for the first time. 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. It's odd? 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. 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. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. Why do you think the creators added them? 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. Just long enough to make this point: Adaptations often add, change, and leave out details, because what works in a book isn't always the same as what works in television or film. Anyway, I love the series. 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. 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. we first meet her as a client flees her place in "the Red Quarter"), but it's relatively disinterested in depicting what her life as a prostitute was actually like. The creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. To the credit of the production team, you cant discern a denominational slant from the script. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? I've condensed the lesson into an easily printable pdf below. Initially Mary doesn't recognize Jesus. 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? 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. I will definitely continue watching it then, I just wanted to make sure! 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? 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. Episode 1 depicts how she got these demons cast out of her by Jesus. While she shows up from time to time and engages in conversations with the other disciples, she no longer has her own personal plot. It's certainly not, Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. Your contributions mean so much. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. Over time, the label stuck and now many adaptations depict her this way. 1 ) Kathleen McGowan Kindle Edition are three Christian Goddesses, making up a female.! Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (Matthew 18:10-35). The Bible never suggests Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. This passage is one of the few appearances of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. One challenge that film adaptations of Jesus' life need to overcome is the lack of significant female characters. In my opinion it works. 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. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. 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). **Update: I explore the origin of the name "Lilith" in my recent post **. This shift in our societal understanding of the sex trade has changed the significance of Mary's supposed role as a prostitute. Having offered some criticism, I will say that the scene of Jesus forgiving Mary was moving. 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. East pencil writes or draws used for note taking West pencil is yellow has a eraser and lead. The specific demon is not named in Scripture. I have not seen any anti Catholic scenes. As it was, we didn't really get a good sense of why Mary responded the way she did. 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 Chosen Season 3: What to Expect & How to Watch, The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 & Episode 2: Reaction and 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. FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. 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. The ancient name Lilith derives from a Sumerian word for female demons or wind spirits. Describe a pencil. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus cleansed her of seven demons, and she financially aided him in Galilee. Thank you! Without getting too detailed, I found it helpful to get my youth thinking about what adaptations are and how they work. The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. There was just a hint of judgment in Episode 7, but it gets brushed aside way too quickly, given the cultural expectations. Meanwhile, in the youth ministry that I lead, I had the chance to view and discuss season one of The Chosen with several high schoolers and found it very fruitful. 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. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. 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. They speak to different audiences & look good on screen), Can you think of characters or stories that the film left out? That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. EDIT: I still have my concerns, but I believe my rash judgment is sinful, so I'll keep it to myself. 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. I think the producer said he wanted to do eight seasons total. 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. She becomes too perfect and seems to have no ongoing struggles in her faith like Peter or Andrew. Hopefully these questions will prove helpful as you watch episode 1 of The Chosen with your youth group. Dallas mentioned how some viewers didn't like that Mary fell back into old ways, which seems ridiculous, but just goes to show how out of touch some people are with both real life and how stories work. 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