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. 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. Thank you for your input. Although, like Nicodemus, the account of Jesus' life in the Gospels tells us relatively little about her, the part that she plays as the first witness to the Resurrection is objectively much more significant. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. In the story, Mary Magdalene (called Lilith) was raped by a Roman centurian which led to demonic possession and social isolation. Click here for my affiliation policy. In the Bible, there is no indication that Mary Magdalene fell back into sin, backslid, or left Jesus. Because The Chosen seeks to be kid-friendly, it may use the term "Red Quarter" in order to hint to older viewers that Mary is either a prostitute or a sexually immoral woman without explicitly mentioning prostitution or sex. Yes, there are plenty of women who show up in the Gospels. Later Jewish tradition described a demonic figure known as Lilith in a variety of ways. 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. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. Still, at the end of the day, the 12 disciples who get the most screen time in the Gospels are all males. [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. Jesus heals her evil spirit(s) at the end of Episode 1. I also suggest setting expectations for the first episode. This story was invented by The Chosen for the purposes of the plot. When making the Chosen, he is advised by a Catholic Priest, Rabbi, and Evangelical Pastor. I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. Many Christians still memorize this passage to remind them of how God is always with us, even in the most difficult trials. The creators of The Chosen probably chose this name because it is associated with demons in Jewish traditions. Many characters and stories are based on events in the Gospels, but there are also characters and events that the creators made up to tie things together. 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. Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. The trauma of her rape is hinted at again in Season 2, Episode 5, and is the trigger that causes Mary to backslide. In The Chosen, we see a brief flashback during Season 1, Episode 1 that strongly implies that Mary was raped by a Roman soldier. After Mary's encounter with Jesus, we never really get to see her deal with her former life. [Spoilers] Did anyone else misinterpret the HotD Finale? I will definitely continue watching it then, I just wanted to make sure! I've condensed the lesson into an easily printable pdf below. 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. In The Chosen, Mary Magdalene is played by Elizabeth Tabish. 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). 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. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. The Gospels never refer to Mary as Lilith. The Chosen introduces a lot of characters and expects us to just keep up. After Jesus heals her evil spirit, she resumes calling herself "Mary," her birth name, and refuses to answer to the name associated with her spiritual oppression. We need to remember the perspective is of east and west are different East is how it performs, what it does its function West they would describe what it is or made of. 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. (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. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? Episode 1 depicts how she got these demons cast out of her by Jesus. You can find episode one free on YouTube here, although there are lots of ads. In The Chosen, Nicodemus meets Mary Magdalene in Season 1, Episode 1. Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). 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." Jesus is said to have cast seven evil spirits out of her (Luke 8:1-3). 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." I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. Luke briefly describes how Mary Magdalene was exorcised by Jesus and became one of his traveling followers (Luke 8:1-3). Until Jesus shows up, some youth may find the show a little slow. There you go! This is Tom My 3 month old son is battling an extremely rare and [Free Friday] after an early miscarriage 3 weeks ago, I Our new campus chapel is so close to being ready! EDIT: I still have my concerns, but I believe my rash judgment is sinful, so I'll keep it to myself. Explain: The Chosen is a multi-season streaming series that's adapting the four Gospels. I admire your comment. She was a witness of Jesus' crucifixion and burial (Mark 15:40-47) and also the first person to discover the empty tomb, witness the resurrected Jesus, and share the good news with the disciples (John 20:1-18). As a result, adaptations of the Gospels from previous generations place a greater emphasis on how Jesus calls Mary to repent and brings about her moral transformation. Starting around episode three I think is when it finds its groove. 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. 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. In the passage, who is it that says, "I have called you by name"? These parallels are more than a neat bit of foreshadowing. The creators make changes in order to adapt the biblical stories to TV. I take comments made by The Chosen Twitter account with a grain of salt, especially since they are most likely made by digital marketers and not the actual creators of The Chosen. 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. Without getting too detailed, I found it helpful to get my youth thinking about what adaptations are and how they work. As I noted above, in the Bible there is no indication that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. 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. 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. 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 Mary Magdalene was raped. The ancient name Lilith derives from a Sumerian word for female demons or wind spirits. Your contributions mean so much. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. The Chosen seems to be hinting that Mary is a prostitute (e.g. /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. LOTR, Harry Potter), In [adaptation], can you think of some characters or stories that were added by the film? The assumption at that time was that women became prostitutes because they were inherently immoral and desirous. This allows the show to be more family friendly, but it also weakens the narrative that the show is telling about Jesus' compassion and pity. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. 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. 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. I would have introduced her PTSD much earlier in the season, giving her more space to try to struggle with it on her own before eventually falling back into her old life. Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. Can you think of moments when you may need to be reminded that God is with you? East pencil writes or draws used for note taking West pencil is yellow has a eraser and lead. 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. I think Mary went by Lilith when she came to Magdala, not scripturally speaking, but for the story line. There are also characters and stories from the Gospels that the creators have left out. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. Nicodemus was brought in to perform an exorcism on her but failed, making him question the fullness of the Law. It's certainly not The Exorcist, but demonic stuff can really freak some people out. 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. Everything is very true to the Gospels, and theres no dialogue written to score theological points. However, some scholars believe the word would be better translated as demoness and see it is a reference to a Mesopotamian spiritual being. 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. In The Chosen, Nicodemus meets Mary Magdalene in Season 1, Episode 1. The implications of Mary living in the "Red Quarter" are still there. Did anyone notice what it was that made her recognize him? Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. In The Chosen, when we first meet Mary Magdalene, most of the characters refer to her as Lili. FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Bible never mentions "the Red Quarter." 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. 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. Luke notes that Mary had seven spirits exorcised from her, but the other women experienced miraculous healing as well. 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. [SPOILERS] what is Jordan Peele's 'Nope' about? Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. 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. 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. 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. You may want to warn students beforehand that this episode contains some demonic activity. She becomes too perfect and seems to have no ongoing struggles in her faith like Peter or Andrew. 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. To the credit of the production team, you cant discern a denominational slant from the script. He attempts to heal her and exorcise the evil spirit in her, but he is unsuccessful and concludes that she is beyond hope. 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. In my opinion it works. Have you seen other examples of how Jesus can show up suddenly and change someone's life in a big way? What distinguishes Mary from the other women, however, is her association with prostitution. So you have to watch past the first couple episodes to get to the good ones. I hope you enjoy them! (he calls her by her name), How does this connect to what happened in episode 1? Under the influence of this tradition, many people see Mary as being emblematic of Jesus' compassion for lost and broken souls, and this makes her a perfect candidate for the kinds of stories that The Chosen wants to tell. 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. The last passage is an optional bonus for youth that like digging deeper. 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. 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. In The Chosen, it is not entirely clear whether Mary Magdalene was engaging in prostitution before the events of Season 1, Episode 1. Catholic priest burned to death, another shot in north Press J to jump to the feed. Just before Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene, he tells a story about a prostitute that Jesus forgives (, 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. There was just a hint of judgment in Episode 7, but it gets brushed aside way too quickly, given the cultural expectations. That being said, there's no biblical reason to think that she could not have done so. By. There are a few Bible passages that I thought were helpful to discuss the first episode of The Chosen. If you liked this post, you might want to check out some of my other posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation. **Update: I explore the origin of the name "Lilith" in my recent post **. Her association with prostitution was a result of the proximity between the first mention of her in Luke (. This shift in our societal understanding of the sex trade has changed the significance of Mary's supposed role as a prostitute. In The Chosen, when we first Mary Magdalene in Season 1 Episode 1, she has already been possessed by an evil spirit, Lilith, for some time. 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. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. Describe a pencil. 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. Season 2 Reflection P1: What is The Chosen Season 2 about? You can also purchase the DVDs of season 1 on Amazon if you're worried about trying to stream & do Zoom at the same time. I have not seen any anti Catholic scenes. Its not perfect, but its a pretty great start. We turned it into a bit of a game, where one of my youth would constantly ask "Is that Jesus?" Hopefully these questions will prove helpful as you watch episode 1 of The Chosen with your youth group. It is an excellent form of Lectio Divina. Unfortunately, because Mary's change happens so quickly, her character goes from being pretty dynamic in episodes 1-2 to being a pretty flat in the remainder of the season. Why do you think The Chosen depicted Mary as a prostitute? 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. One challenge that film adaptations of Jesus' life need to overcome is the lack of significant female characters. In the Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. Episode 7 Guide: Did Nicodemus Follow Jesus? 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. 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. 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. It's odd? The Gospels don't tell us very much about what these women do, with the significant exception of the burial and resurrection, but this provides leeway for female characters to play a more significant role throughout the ministry of Jesus and not just when they are mentioned. For more details, check out my post focused specifically on Lilith, Demons, and Evil Spirits. 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). They speak to different audiences & look good on screen), Can you think of characters or stories that the film left out? Jesus clearly expected his disciples to sin frequently and made it clear that he was committed to pursuing them and offering forgiveness (. 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. Over time, the Western artistic tradition repeatedly depicted Mary as a prostitute and the mistaken association got stuck in the cultural consciousness. However, a post by the official Twitter account for The Chosen claims that Mary is not being portrayed as a prostitute. I hope I better can temper myself. As it was, we didn't really get a good sense of why Mary responded the way she did. 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. (Jesus), What about Jesus' identity does this hint at? Episode 8 Guide: The Woman at the Well, Eden, & Zohara, Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers, The Chosen Season 2 Controversy (Jesus, the Bible, & the Process of Inspiration), Should Nicodemus Kneel? 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. After sharing that information, you can ask: What stuck out to you about Mary Magdalene's depiction in The Chosen? However, Jesus knew her real name. Season 2 Reflection P2: What was The Chosen Season 2 about? 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In the Bible, there is no indication that Nicodemus met Mary Magdalene or that he tried to heal her or exorcise her evil spirits. Due to COVID restrictions, my youth group watched The Chosen online using Zoom. And we also just had fun chatting about random stuff, like how Quintus was totally fitting the stereotype of the evil bald guy. Thats as far off-script as they go for the rest of the season, everything else is pretty true to a harmonized Gospel narrative. Initially Mary doesn't recognize Jesus. 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. 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. 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. Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus. These experiences cause Mary to flee back to her old life, drinking and gambling. FYI: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When Nicodemus encounters her, we discover that the evil spirit that is possessing her is named Lilith. Why do you think the creators added them? I'm not saying we needed to see anything explicit, but the show certainly could have implied a bit more than it did. 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. Mary Magdalene is never called Lili or Lilith in the Bible. Dallas Jenkins (Director) is not Catholic, but - in my mind - makes the best Christian films I have seen anywhere. 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