Four years ago author Anne Nelson was invited to a life-changing tour of Biblical archeological sites by the Writers Gathering. It included a stop at the recently rediscovered site of Magdala, near the Sea of Galilee. This inspired her to undertake an exploration of the story of Mary Magdalene, including less familiar Biblical texts and recent scholarship. Who was Mary Magdalene? And perhaps equally important, who have Christians needed her to represent at different stages of history? Nelson will explore these questions and more in the Poets Corner.