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'''Mariamne''' is a name frequently used in the [[Herodian Dynasty|Herodian royal house]]. In [[Greek language|Greek]] it is spelled '''Μαριάμη''' (Mariame) by [[Josephus]]; in some editions of his work the second ''m'' is doubled ('''Mariamme'''). In later copies of those editions the spelling was [[Dissimilation|dissimilated]] to its now most common form, Mariamne. In [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], Mariamne is known as מִרְיָם, (Miriam), as in the |
'''Mariamne''' is a name frequently used in the [[Herodian Dynasty|Herodian royal house]]. In [[Greek language|Greek]] it is spelled '''Μαριάμη''' (Mariame) by [[Josephus]]; in some editions of his work the second ''m'' is doubled ('''Mariamme'''). In later copies of those editions the spelling was [[Dissimilation|dissimilated]] to its now most common form, Mariamne. In [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], Mariamne is known as מִרְיָם, (Miriam), as in the [[Bible|Biblical]] name (<small>see [[Miriam]], the sister of [[Moses]] and [[Aaron]]</small>); Mariamne is the [[Hellenization|Hellenized]] version of the Hebrew, as [[Koine Greek]] was a common language in the late [[Hasmonean]] era in [[Judea]] (<small>together with [[Aramaic]]</small>), where both Mariamnes lived. |
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For [[Gnostic]] readers Mariamne is also recognized as passably being [[Mary Magdalene]]. [[François Bovon]], professor of the history of religion at [[Harvard University]], has theorized based on his study of the [[Acts of Philip]] (which describes the [[Apostle (Christian)|apostle]] [[Philip the Apostle|Philip]] as the brother of "Mariamne" or "Mariamme") that Mariamene, or Mariamne, was the actual name of Mary Magdalene. Mary/Mariam was a common name in 1st century Israel, however, not all Marys or Mariams would go by the name Mariamne. Nicknames were often used to distinguish between those with common names (Mary, Joseph, etc.). |
For [[Gnostic]] readers Mariamne is also recognized as passably being [[Mary Magdalene]]. [[François Bovon]], professor of the history of religion at [[Harvard University]], has theorized based on his study of the [[Acts of Philip]] (which describes the [[Apostle (Christian)|apostle]] [[Philip the Apostle|Philip]] as the brother of "Mariamne" or "Mariamme") that Mariamene, or Mariamne, was the actual name of Mary Magdalene. Mary/Mariam was a common name in 1st century Israel, however, not all Marys or Mariams would go by the name Mariamne. Nicknames were often used to distinguish between those with common names (Mary, Joseph, etc.). |
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*[[Olivia Mariamne Devenish]] (1771–1814), British socialite |
*[[Olivia Mariamne Devenish]] (1771–1814), British socialite |
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*[[Mariamne Johnes]] (1784-1811),daughter of Thomas Johnes, Hafod, Wales |
*[[Mariamne Johnes]] (1784-1811),daughter of Thomas Johnes, Hafod, Wales |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Voltaire]]'s play ''[[Mariamne (Voltaire play)|Mariamne]]'' and [[Augustin Nadal]]'s rival play ''[[Mariamne (Nadal play)|Mariamne]]''. |
*[[Voltaire]]'s play ''[[Mariamne (Voltaire play)|Mariamne]]'' and [[Augustin Nadal]]'s rival play ''[[Mariamne (Nadal play)|Mariamne]]''. |
Revision as of 04:31, 8 February 2019
Mariamne is a name frequently used in the Herodian royal house. In Greek it is spelled Μαριάμη (Mariame) by Josephus; in some editions of his work the second m is doubled (Mariamme). In later copies of those editions the spelling was dissimilated to its now most common form, Mariamne. In Hebrew, Mariamne is known as מִרְיָם, (Miriam), as in the Biblical name (see Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron); Mariamne is the Hellenized version of the Hebrew, as Koine Greek was a common language in the late Hasmonean era in Judea (together with Aramaic), where both Mariamnes lived.
For Gnostic readers Mariamne is also recognized as passably being Mary Magdalene. François Bovon, professor of the history of religion at Harvard University, has theorized based on his study of the Acts of Philip (which describes the apostle Philip as the brother of "Mariamne" or "Mariamme") that Mariamene, or Mariamne, was the actual name of Mary Magdalene. Mary/Mariam was a common name in 1st century Israel, however, not all Marys or Mariams would go by the name Mariamne. Nicknames were often used to distinguish between those with common names (Mary, Joseph, etc.).
Holders include:
- Mariamne (second wife of Herod), a.k.a. Mariamne I
- Mariamne (third wife of Herod), a.k.a. Mariamne II
- Mariamne III, sister of Herodias
- Mariamne (daughter of Herod Agrippa I), a daughter of Agrippa I.
- Mariamne the sister of the Apostle Philip
- Olivia Mariamne Devenish (1771–1814), British socialite
- Mariamne Johnes (1784-1811),daughter of Thomas Johnes, Hafod, Wales
See also
- Voltaire's play Mariamne and Augustin Nadal's rival play Mariamne.