“It is difficult to praise this book too highly. Jennifer Powell McNutt not only helps us distinguish between the various Marys of the New Testament, she also recovers the voice and example of Mary Magdalene for the church today—and, it must be noted, for men and women alike. Fascinating and accessible, this book is a must-read for anyone who preaches and teaches regularly, but it would also aid anyone who is interested in more deeply understanding the Scriptures. I commend this book to all who want to follow Jesus, especially those interested in the attention, dignity, and tasks of ministry that he gave (and gives) to women in the church. Highly recommended!”—Tish Harrison Warren, Anglican priest, former New York Times newsletter writer, and author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night

“Harlot. Sinner. Mystic. Wife. Mary Magdalene has been called many things throughout history. The fanciful story of prostitute-turned-saint makes for good drama, but what does Scripture really say about this Mary? McNutt rightly dwells on what the Gospels teach: her faith and deep devotion to Jesus. This book not only clarifies the woman we forgot but also helps us see more clearly the Messiah who sent her as first witness of the resurrection. McNutt is a gifted spiritual biographer. This was a delight to read.”—Nijay K. Gupta, professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary; author of Tell Her Story

“With a historian’s attention to detail and a theologian’s love for both the biblical text and its context, Jennifer Powell McNutt brings to life the ‘forgotten’ Mary and, in so doing, reminds us that such figures in the Bible were living, breathing people of flesh and blood who have things to teach us today. This is a rich and provocative book that brings the larger biblical narrative to life again.”—Karen Swallow Prior, author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis

“McNutt leaves no stone unturned in her quest for the real Mary Magdalene. As a church historian with biblical and theological training, she disentangles Mary Magdalene’s story from the other Marys and unnamed women of the New Testament, work she is uniquely qualified to do. As someone with pastoral experience, McNutt helps us see why Mary’s story is critically important for the church today. This book was a joy to read!”—Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, Talbot School of Theology; author of Being God’s Image and Bearing God’s Name

“It would be hard for someone to prepare the reader for all the moments of surprise, inspiration, and challenge that await them in the pages of The Mary We Forgot. . . . I quickly found myself humbled as chapter after chapter taught me much about Mary that I did not know. . . . By helping us find the real Mary, this book does what Mary’s own story does. It points us to Jesus, the King and Savior who healed her and changed her life.”—Esau McCaulley (from the foreword)