Mary Magdalene s Place Of The Savior s Physical And...

Thus, the fear of lost control and power of the male hegemonic dominance, women have been ostracized, discriminated, and misunderstood; displacing them in a gloomy mansard. The most disconcerting thing is that women for centuries have been convincing themselves of that diabolical idea. It is true that there have been some glimmers of light that have been recognized by the patriarchal authority that governs the world. However, today women are not allowed to shine in all their splendor. This is precisely what I understand about Mary Magdalene’s place in the Savior’s physical and spiritual life. Her presences is vital in the transmission, guidance, understanding, and teaching of the Savior’s message. It is clear that jealousy and fear are†¦show more content†¦Therefore, in receiving the Savior’s mission, Peter’s ego is enhanced. For that reason, Peter sees in Mary Magdalene his adversary. The fact is that what Jesus is doing is giving Peter hi s own cure. Peter is challenged by Jesus on three grounds. First, in a theological ground because he has the divine responsibility to continuing with the Savior’s teaching about the Kingdom of God. Second, in a philosophical ground because it is not only repeat a story, but also reasoning about its meaning. Third, his personal ground because he has to face his internal enemies of jealousy, and the insecurity of facing the sense and sensibility of a woman. The humble the heart of a man is, the closest to God. This is the case of Mary Magdalene in this specific gospel. This is exactly one of the Savior’s teachings, to transform this kind of mentality while He was among them. The Savior starts with his own disciples. The Savior knows that this metamorphosis will take some time to develop in full bloom. Because HE knows it is a long journey, HE gives them two important commandments: â€Å"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all y our mind, and with all your strength. You shall love your neighbor as yourself† (Mark 12: 30-31). Hence, with these two commandments, the Savior gives Peter the antidote of his own illness. In other words, Peter is not responsible for being born under a patriarchal