Who was Mary Magdalene? Reformed prostitute? Wife of Jesus? Worker of miracles? French saint? Disciple? Apostle? Dr. Soni S. Werner was looking for a spiritual role model. She found herself drawn to the character of Mary Magdalene, and Werner quickly saw that she was not alone in her interest. For centuries, Mary Magdalene has been the focus of multiple stories and legends. Her name has been used both to control others and to inspire. How can one pilgrim find the essential Mary Magdalene-the one who was privileged to be first witness to the risen Lord? As she searches for answers, Werner takes us along on her travels to holy sites in France and in Israel. She lets us journey with her through psychology, philosophy and theology. She leads us through fascinating explorations of myths, legends, Bible scripture, Gnostic gospels, church history, art, architecture, modern novels, and the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. Through it all, Werner brings us closer to the heart of a woman who walked with Jesus, and who can show us ways to open more deeply to His message.