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Magdala:
The birthplace of Mary Magdalene. A village situated just north of Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 15:39).
Magi:
A name for the wise men who came to see the young Jesus in Bethlehem. According to tradition there were three magi who came from the east.
Maleficium:
Latin word for evil doing that may carry different meanings, depending on the context.
Mamre:
A place south of Jerusalem associated with Hebron (Genesis 17:1–6; 23:19).
Mark:
The writer of the Gospel bearing his name. He accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Thought to be the cousin or nephew of Barnabas.
Martha:
The sister of Lazarus and Mary.
Mary:
The sister of Lazarus and Martha.
Mary (mother of Jesus):
The virgin who was chosen by God to be the mother of His son, Jesus Christ, in the flesh.
Mary of Magdala:
Also known as Mary Magdalene, she was present at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.
Mashiakh (מָשִׁ֫יחַ):
Hebrew word meaning “anointed,” translated into English as Messiah.
Matthew:
The writer of the Gospel bearing his name. He is probably the same tax collector known in the Gospel of Luke as Levi, son of Alphaeus.
Messiah:
A title in English for the Lord and Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. It is the English translation of the Hebrew word meaning “anointed.”
Michael:
The premortal name of Adam, who as Michael helped create this world (D&C 27:11).
Miracle at Cana:
Christ’s first miracle, so called because Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana.
Mishnah:
The first major written collection of the Jewish oral tradition, ca. AD 200.
Moses:
The Old Testament prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt. Through him Jehovah gave the Israelites the Law of Moses.
Mount Arbel:
A tall hill on the western side of the Sea of Galilee that rises above Magdala.
Mount of Olives:
The ridge running north and south that lies immediately to the east of Jerusalem, where Jesus frequently went for rest and prayer.
