Definition: The word "alytarch" appears in various passages of the New Testament, particularly those found in Mark 6:27-30 and Luke 19:46-50. It refers to a person who had been raised by Mary Magdalene and brought to Jesus during his ministry as a disciple. In these verses: - "And when he [Jesus] was glorified, and all the people were filled with him, behold, in that place where they had seen his glory they marveled; and said, Who is this?" - "Then Jesus answered them, saying, 'This is my body.' And it was given to me by the Father, and not I alone." In Mark 6:27-30, the story begins with Jesus ascending to heaven after his resurrection. It's believed that "alytarch" refers to a person who had been raised from the dead and has now taken on the human form of Jesus. In Luke 19:46-50, this same narrative takes place again. Here, Jesus is seen at the hands of two Samaritans who bring him into their village, where they are prepared for his burial by laying a sheet over his body to cover it and anointing him with ointment. The key detail in these verses is that "alytarch" refers to a person who has taken on the human form of Jesus. This narrative is very specific about what happened to the Samaritans when they laid their hands on Jesus, and how this event became part of Jesus' earthly ministry.

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