Mary In The Middle Ages The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Thought Of Medieval Latin Theologians

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2005 | 339 Pages | ISBN: 0898708451 | EPUB | 1 MB
Mary in the Middle Ages by Luigi Gambero In his book Mary and the Fathers of the Church, Fr. Luigi Gambero presented a comprehensive survey of Marian doctrine and devotion during the first eight Christian centuries. Mary in the Middle Ages continues this journey up to the end of the fifteenth century, surveying the growth of Marian doctrine and devotion during one of the most important eras of Christian history: the Middle Ages. Fr. Gambero presents the thoughts, words, and prayers of great theologians, bishops, monks, and mystics who witnessed to and promoted the dedication of the Christian people to the Mother of God. Each chapter concludes with readings from the works of these important authors. Many of these texts have never before been translated into English. More than thirty great figures each receive an entire chapter, including such giants as the St. Anselm, St. Bernard, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Bonaventure, St. Albert the Great, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Brigid of Sweden, and Raymond Lull. "A fascinating picture of one of the foundational elements of modern Catholic theology, namely, devotion. All in all, a worthwhile and informative study of devotion to the Blessed Virgin." -Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. "This book is indispensable for current students of Mariology." -Kenneth Baker, S.J. Table of Contents: Abbreviations Introduction: Mary's True Role in the Economy of Salvation Part One: Authors of the Early Middle Ages: Seventh-Eleventh Centuries Prologue I. Ildephonsus of Toledo Invocation of the Virgin Divine Motherhood Ever-Virgin The Blessed Virgin and Human Salvation Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Reading: A Prayer Inspired by the Mystery of the Incarnation Reading: Consecration to the Virgin Mary II. The Venerable Bede Mary's Greatness Virgin and Bride Eve-Mary Mary and the Church Witness to Marian Devotion Reading: As It Was Fulfilled