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.

Dante Alighieri Hildegard of Bingen Jalal-ud-Din Rumi Bernard of Clairvaux Birgitta of Sweden Bonaventure Sue Monk Kidd Gerard Manley Hopkins

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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An enlightening and inspiring introduction to the world's great writings about Mary. "Spiritual Writings On Mary" explores a collection of writings on Mary, the mother of Jesus, dating from the time of the Hebrew Bible prophecies to the present. Selections from the Hebrew Bible, New Testament and Qur' an include sacred poems, prayers, hymns and songs, scriptural passages and prose pieces illustrative of the unbroken river of reflection, devotion and love that Mary has inspired throughout the centuries. Selections also include contributions from wisdom and spiritual writers, visionaries, mediaeval thinkers and modern theologians from a wide range of Western and Eastern backgrounds, including Dante, Hildegard of Bingen, Bernard of Clairvaux, Angela of Foligno, Paul Claudel, Herbert A Kenny, Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure and Hans Kung. With facing page commentary that opens up these texts to people of all faiths and backgrounds, "Spiritual Writings On Mary" helps readers to experience the beauty and mystery surrounding Mary, while learning about her timeless effect on the human soul.

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