Redemptoris Mater: On The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Life Of The Pilgrim Church
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Redemptoris Mater is a landmark papal encyclical issued by Pope John Paul II in 1987, presenting a profound theological meditation on the role of the Virgin Mary in salvation history and in the ongoing life of the Church. Drawing extensively from Sacred Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the Second Vatican Council, it argues that Mary occupies a singular position as Mother of the Redeemer, intimately united with Christ's redemptive mission. The text chronicles Mary's journey of faith from the Annunciation through Pentecost, illustrating how her pilgrimage of faith serves as a model for all believers. Written with scholarly depth yet pastoral warmth, the encyclical also presents Mary's significance in the context of ecumenical dialogue, particularly with the Eastern Churches. It remains one of the most comprehensive and authoritative Catholic documents on Marian theology ever promulgated.
Author: John Paul Ii
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Redemptoris Mater is a landmark papal encyclical issued by Pope John Paul II in 1987, presenting a profound theological meditation on the role of the Virgin Mary in salvation history and in the ongoing life of the Church. Drawing extensively from Sacred Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the Second Vatican Council, it argues that Mary occupies a singular position as Mother of the Redeemer, intimately united with Christ's redemptive mission. The text chronicles Mary's journey of faith from the Annunciation through Pentecost, illustrating how her pilgrimage of faith serves as a model for all believers. Written with scholarly depth yet pastoral warmth, the encyclical also presents Mary's significance in the context of ecumenical dialogue, particularly with the Eastern Churches. It remains one of the most comprehensive and authoritative Catholic documents on Marian theology ever promulgated.