There is something mysteriously appropriate about this whole scene as we contemplate the tragic but triumphant close of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Guests were anointed as a matter of courtesy. Prophets, priests, and kings were anointed in the Old Testament. Jesus was the divine Guest and the great Prophet, Priest, and King. Klausner holds that Mary anointed Jesus as Messianic King and not for His death; he claims that the death of Jesus was not anticipated. Thus do skeptics