The Definitive Guide for Solving Biblical Questions About Mary: Mary Among the Evangelists (Biblical Dogmatics)($15.99Value)

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Some books hope to persuade the reader by reasoned arguments that might stand up to scrutiny. Conversely, this work simply reveals the meaning of Scripture to its lover and provides every Christian with a straightforward and irrefutable key to understand Mary’s role and dignity in salvation history according to the Evangelists in their Gospels. After seeing the evidence organized in an easy-to-read way, arcane arguments, long dividing Christians, simply become irrelevant as the reader experiences the Scriptures revealing themselves in their fullness. Who are Jesus’s brothers and sisters? Who are his family members who opposed his ministry? Does Scripture teach Mary’s perpetual virginity? What is Joseph’s family tree? Why do Jesus and Mary sometimes appear to be at odds in the New Testament? Each and every question does not require a torturously reasoned argument to some purportedly probable conclusion. Rather, each question is plainly answered by reading the Scriptures through their own dependence on prior Scripture as key to their meaning and interpretation. "The mystery of the Virgin Mary is integral to the Gospels, not added. The earliest Christians knew this. I'm very pleased that someone has finally taken up the task of undoing the damage wreaked by generations of misdirected academics. A systematic study of the gospels and the patristic sources, like this one, is long overdue. Tradition is vindicated in these pages." - Dr. Scott Hahn holds the Father Michael Scanlan, T.O.R.,Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990, and is the founder and president of the Saint Paul Center of Biblical Theology. "A very impressive and insightful close reading of the NT passages concerning Mary using the good Jewish and Patristic principle of interpreting Scripture by means of Scripture. This book should prove very helpful to many readers and I hope it will be widely read." Dr. Sebastian Brock is generally acknowledged as the foremost and most influential academic in the field of Syriac language today. He is widely known as today's leading scholar in Syriac Biblical and Patristic studies, and is known worldwide for his contributions to Near Eastern Studies. "Few books on Mariology make true advancements in the field. Fr. Kappes and William Albrecht has done just that in their book, The Definitive Guide for Solving Biblical Questions about Mary: Mary and the Evangelist. The book contains a treasure trove of material and insights concerning the Scriptural and patristic roots of Marian doctrine. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in gaining a deeper knowledge about the Blessed Virgin Mary." -Gary Michuta , Apologist, Author, Speaker, and Radio host "The evangelists gave Mary her proper place in the Gospels, and the Fathers of the first millennium honored it. Interpreters since the Reformation have tried to remove her. This book is a great act of restoration, justice. and piety." - Mike Aquilina is the award-winning author of more than forty books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. His works have been translated into many languages. He has hosted nine television series and several documentary films and is a frequent guest on Catholic radio. "Why another book on Mary? First,Mary and Marian studies are fascinating and often controversial; they never exhaust our interest. Second, this book answers questions in a new and insightful way digging deep into Scripture and Tradition with fresh eyes,revealing profound and astute discoveries. Fr. Kappes and Albrecht clarify and simplify many a conundrum enabling Catholics to have a clear and cogent response to theological challenges and to inspire a fresh love and devotion to the Blessed Virgin and her Son. Easy to approach for the novice, yet a scholarly and fresh read for the expert." -Steve Ray is a top Catholic speaker, author, pilgrimage guide, and frequent guest on EWTN,Virgin Most Powerful Radio, and Reason & Theology. About the Authors   Rev. Dr. Christiaan Kappes is currently academic dean and professor at Ss Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh PA. He is author of numerous books and articles in peer-review publications that touch upon Mariology. Those who wish to study more formally with him or to obtain a Masters in Theology from his Theological School online should feel free to contact him at bcs.edu   William Albrecht is a Catholic Christian. He is an international speaker and debater. William is co-host for Reason & Theology, as well as having guest appeared on EWTN, Virgin Most Powerful Radio, and many other networks. William runs a website dedicated to the Early Church Fathers that includes unique translations, articles, commentaries, and debates on the Fathers of the Church.