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By Braaten,Jenson

ISBN-10: 0802822665

ISBN-13: 9780802822666

because the Council of Ephesus (a.d. 431), orthodox Christianity has confessed Mary as Theotokos, "Mother of God." but neither this identify nor Mary's value has fared good in Protestant Christianity. within the wake of latest curiosity in Mary following Vatican II and up to date ecumenical dialogues, this quantity seeks to makes transparent that Mariology is correctly relating to Christ and his church in ways in which can and may be significant for all Christians.

Written with perception and sensitivity through Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant students, those seven stories inquire into Mary's position within the tale of salvation, in own devotion, and in public worship.

Contributors: Carl E. Braaten, Lawrence S. Cunningham, Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald, Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Timothy George, Robert W. Jenson, Jaroslav Pelikan, David S. Yeago.

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