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in the New Testament of the Bible, a woman who lived with her sister, Martha. When Jesus visited them, Mary remained to listen to what he was saying while Martha went and prepared food for him and his discipleS. As a result Mary often represents the type of Christian who spends their life thinking deeply about religious matters.
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