Concept:The Gospel records show that the risen Christ was first seen by Mary Magdalene.
Explanation:Mark 16:9 records that after Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene.
This is the same Mary from whom Jesus had driven out seven demons (Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2).
Mary Magdalene then went and announced the news to the disciples, but they refused to believe her (Mark 16:10-11).
John 20:14-18 also confirms that she was the first to see the resurrected Jesus at the tomb.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary, the mother of James, are mentioned at the cross and the tomb, but neither is described as the first witness of the resurrection.
Peter encountered the risen Lord later on that same day (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5), not first.
Answer:C. Mary Magdalene