Complete Idiot's Guide to Mary Magdelene, by Lesa Bellevie, from Alpha Books, ISBN 1592573452. Mary Magdalene plays a prominent role in the New Testament, but who was she, really? Offering a balanced, easy-to-follow look at a very controversial subject, this book explores the woman she was, who she might have been, what we know for a fact, and how the persona of Mary of Magdalene has been interpreted and reinterpreted over the last 2,000 years. It includes scriptural references throughout and a quick look-up appendix, as well as resources and a chronology.