Mariamne

But Herod had at least two "Jewish" wives, both called Mariamne or Miriam (the prototype of the later Marys) and both descendants of High Priests -- the first and favorite Maccabean, and the second of the High Priest of the Jewish Temple that had been established in Egypt at Leontopolis (see my "The Dead Sea Scrolls and the First Christians" and "James the Brother of Jesus").

Robert Eisenman: Abrahamic Conversion Robert Eisenman 2011

But Herod had at least two "Jewish" wives, both called Mariamne or Miriam (the prototype of the later Marys) and both descendants of High Priests -- the first and favorite Maccabean, and the second of the High Priest of the Jewish Temple that had been established in Egypt at Leontopolis (see my "The Dead Sea Scrolls and the First Christians" and "James the Brother of Jesus").

Robert Eisenman: Abrahamic Conversion Robert Eisenman 2011

That the "Mariamne" ossuary could belong to two people, "Mary and Martha", is interesting.

Archive 2008-03-01 James F. McGrath 2008

That the "Mariamne" ossuary could belong to two people, "Mary and Martha", is interesting.

Around the Blogosphere James F. McGrath 2008

'Mariamne's a bitch,' she repeated without apology.

The Falcons of Montabard Chadwick, Elizabeth 2004

By his tragedy of 'Mariamne' he secured a moderate competence; and during his latter years, spent his life comfortably as tutor in the house of Lady Trumbull.

Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Complete George Gilfillan 1845

By his tragedy of 'Mariamne' he secured a moderate competence; and during his latter years, spent his life comfortably as tutor in the house of Lady Trumbull.

Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 3 George Gilfillan 1845

The assumption that Mariamene is really Mary Magdalene is quite overstated, since the the name of "Mariamne" from the Acts of Philip is not the same as Mariamene.

Reasons to Believe - 2009

The assumption that Mariamene is really Mary Magdalene is quite overstated, since the the name of "Mariamne" from the Acts of Philip is not the same as Mariamene.

Reasons to Believe - 2009

"Mariamne," he repeated; "it is a very uncommon name.

The Marriage of Elinor 1862