Spiritual Writings on Mary: Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations)
The world’s great writings about Mary—her faith, strength and love—can become a companion for your own spiritual journey
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has been revered for centuries by people from all over the world. She is a paragon of humility, righteousness and dedication, and her life as mother and prophet can serve as an example to us all.
In over two hundred selections, Spiritual Writings on Mary examines the essential aspects of Mary’s role in history and in life today. Selections from influential writers, thinkers and theologians—both ancient and modern, from a wide range of Western and Eastern backgrounds—explore what life may have been like for Mary, Joseph and Jesus, and celebrate the many ways in which Mary serves as a model of holiness for all women and men; as the archetype of motherhood; and as a source of tenderness, comfort, protection and peace.
Now you can experience the power and grace of Mary even if you have no previous knowledge of Mariology. This SkyLight Illuminations edition presents the most stirring and evocative writings on Mary, conveying the ineffable love, awe, reverence and gratitude in the hearts of people all over the world for the holy mother of Jesus.
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Book details
- Author
- Mary Ford-Grabowsky
- Imprint
- SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Christian Theology › Mariology
- Topics
- Mary, Mother of Jesus · Mariology · Christian spirituality · annotated spiritual writings · theology · interfaith perspectives · devotional readings
- ISBN-13
- 9781594730016 (Paperback)9781683363163 (Hardcover)
About the author
MARY FORD-GRABOWSKY holds a doctorate in theology and spirituality and a master of divinity degree, both from Princeton Theological Seminary. Her books include Spiritual Writings on Mary: Annotated & Explained, WomanPrayers and Sacred Voices.
Ford-Grabowsky received an award from the ecumenical branch of the World Council of Churches for distinguished service in interfaith work. She taught in the religious studies department at Regis College, served as editor of the journal Fellowship in Prayer, and became vice president and academic dean of the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland, California, later serving on its adjunct faculty and board of directors.