Introduction to Mary--an online document

Introduction to Mary: The Heart of Marian Doctrine and Devotion

Introduction to Mary comes as a response to repeated requests from mariology students, Marian conference members, and friends in and out of the Faith, for a contemporary book that would present the fundamental elements of both authentic Catholic doctrine and authentic Catholic devotion regarding Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Far from being a comprehensive treatment of mariology (the study of the theology of Mary), the goal of this work is rather to synthesize Marian doctrine and devotion so as to serve as a basic introduction for both the parish study group and the college classroom, for both the inquiring non-Catholic and the longstanding Catholic. For a more extensive work on Marian doctrine and devotion rather than this concise Marian catechism, I would recommend Mariology, the three volume American work, edited by the late Juniper Carol, O.F.M. (Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Co., 1955-61), or the Irish work by Fr. Michael O'Carroll C.S.Sp., Theotokos: A Theological Encyclopedia of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (Delaware: Michael Glazier, Inc., 1983).


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