Field Notes: Salome

Salome was one of the women who followed Jesus and witnessed the crucifixion. She is mentioned in the Gospels among the women who remained near the cross and later brought spices to Jesus’ tomb after the Sabbath. She is often identified as the mother of James and John, though the Bible does not state this … Read more

Women at the Crucifixion

All four Gospels record that several women remained near the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus. While many of the disciples had fled, these women stayed nearby and later became witnesses to both the burial and the Resurrection. The Gospel writers sometimes list slightly different names, which reflects that several women were present near the … Read more