Martha
biblical figure
b. 1st century · d. 1st century
Martha is a biblical figure described in the Gospels of Luke and John. Together with her siblings Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, she is described as living in the village of Bethany near Jerusalem and witnessing Jesus resurrecting her brother, Lazarus.
Related people
- Mary of Bethany sibling of · traditional
- Lazarus of Bethany sibling of · traditional
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How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Gospel of John 2 claims — Raising of Lazarus; Anointing at Bethany
- Gospel of Luke 1 claim — Martha and Mary at home