Publisher's Synopsis
Contextualizing a selection of writings that illustrate Mary's role in the Christian tradition, Sarah Jane Bossa leading authority on Maryshows how the Marian cult, doctrines, and devotion have developed over the centuries, from widely differing cultural backgrounds and from both Eastern and Western churches. Together with Boss's enlightening and incisive introductions to the texts, this book is a colorful and engaging introduction to the meaning of Mary.