What is Islam's perspective on the incident in the Bible where Mary Magdalene anointed the feet of Prophet Jesus (AS)? Is this event considered authentic? If so, how could a woman who is neither a relative nor a wife of the Prophet do this publicly?
We can not say that this story is authentic at all though it is claimed by non Muslims. The great prophet Jesus (AS) will never allow a non Mahram woman to touch him.
Stories claimed by non Muslims should never be taken for granted but we must search for authentic sources if any before accepting it.
Wassalam.