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Gateway of Life: Orthodox Thinking on the Mother of God (Foundations, 7),New
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The Bible, taken on its own, gives us little information about Mary, the virgin who bore and gave birth to Jesus Christ. Yet throughout the history of the Christian Church she has been the focus of unparalleled love and devotion, the subject of fervent prayer. For countless people she is the heavenly mother, the first one to turn to with their urgent hopes and desperate needs. To add to this, she has been the subject of significant debate over the centuries, concerning theology as well as devotion. Theologically, there were ancient questions centered on the person of Christ. More recently, many Christians as well as nonChristians are puzzled: What in the Bible gives us the foundation for this degree of attention to Mary? Is not her veneration a potentially dangerous exaggeration, akin to goddessworship? Is it not God, and His Christ and His Spirit, that are our proper focus? Such questions arise especially in the churches born of the Reformation, although they can emanate also from people within churches where she is deeply venerated. It is not always easy to answer such queries, as the heartfelt love surrounding our experience of Mary makes it impossible fully to explain and still less feasible to convince someone of it. Yet we can learn a great deal from an informed and engaged exploration of the ways Mary, the Mother of God, has been understood in the Church. This book, by a scholar and person of faith, provides exactly that.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Gateway of Life: Orthodox Thinking on the Mother of God'? A: The book explores the role and veneration of Mary, the Mother of God, within Orthodox Christianity, addressing theological questions and the historical significance of her devotion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Gateway of Life' is Mary B. Cunningham, a scholar and person of faith.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 197 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Gateway of Life' published? A: The book was published on September 28, 2015.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Mariology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Mary’s veneration? A: Yes, the book is designed to engage readers and provide a comprehensive understanding of Mary’s role in the Church, making it suitable for those new to the topic.
- Q: Does the book address concerns about the veneration of Mary? A: Yes, it discusses various theological debates concerning Mary’s veneration and addresses potential concerns about its implications.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic study? A: Yes, it can be used for academic study as it provides informed insights into Marian theology and the historical context of Mary’s devotion.