Salome
A follower of Jesus whom Mark names among the women at the crucifixion and at the tomb.
- Knew Jesus personally
- Followed Jesus in his public ministry
Awaiting theological review
What we know — and how
Scripture tells us
- She watched the crucifixion from afar and went with Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James to anoint the body.(Mark 15:40–41; Mark 16:1)
Tradition holds
- Many identify her with the mother of the sons of Zebedee (James and John), by comparing Mark 15:40 with Matthew 27:56. The Gospels do not say so explicitly.Source: Comparison of parallel lists; tradition
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