Resources on Mary

[HeraldOfTheHolyOne]

Hi all. I have a big favor to ask.

I'm going to be working on a capstone project for my undergraduate degree (I'm studying Theology & Biblical languages) and I decided to write on the subject of Mary. I'm a confessional Presbyterian (PCA), and I haven't seen any contemporary treatments of Mariology from a Reformed perspective.

Mary has been a key figure in the history of the Church and has been the subject of much inspiration and even devotion. I want to know more about the details of why that is (Mary as theotokos, prayers to Mary, etc.). I want to look specifically at what the Roman Catholic Church officially teaches (i.e. Councils, Papal pronouncements, etc.) about Mary. I will probably narrow down my point of contention to either the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, or the doctrines of Mary as Co-Redemptrix & Mediatrix (Are the last two official? I'm hearing conflicting reports.). I also want to look at what the Protestant Reformers (Luther, Calvin, Knox, Cranmer, etc.) have said about Mary, and what the Church fathers have said about her. Lastly and most importantly, I want to look at all the biblical passages on Mary, seek what the Scriptures teach about her holistically, to the end of articulating a Reformed Mariology.

My goal for this study is to
1) Learn more about what God's Word teaches
2) Fairly present Roman Catholic teaching on Mary and refute problematic doctrines
3) Articulate a Reformed doctrine of Mary

On to the favor. I'm looking for some good, academic books on the Church fathers' views on Mary, Roman Catholic perspectives, and Protestant perspectives. Unfortunately I will probably not be able to give a full treatment of Eastern Orthodox teaching on Mary as I want to look specifically at Roman doctrines of Mary. I would greatly appreciate your help, thank you!

 

[abacabb3]

Look at James WHite's debate on Mariology. It is on youtube and he provides some citations too.

 

[GQ Chris]

There's just something about Mary.

 

[AMR]

See Sproul's "Are We Together?"

http://www.amazon.com/Together-Protestant-Analyzes-Roman-Catholicism/dp/1567692826

 

[BBAS 64]

Who Is My Mother?: The Role and Status of the Mother of Jesus: Eric D. Svendsen: 9781879737457: Amazon.com: Books

http://www.amazon.com/Mary-New-Test...sr=1-2&keywords=Raymond+Brown+mary+in+the+new

 

[lesliedellow]

or the doctrines of Mary as Co-Redemptrix & Mediatrix (Are the last two official? I'm hearing conflicting reports.).

Co-redemptrix became official relatively recently. For fairly obvious reasons, some Catholics are embarrassed by it.

 

[AMR]

FYI:

http://www.christianforums.com/t7855615/#post66750007

 

[lesliedellow]

FYI:

http://www.christianforums.com/t7855615/#post66750007

"Queen of heaven," is the sort of grandiose title for Mary which you would expect from the Catholic Church, but the suggestion that she has a role in redemption, comparable to that of Christ, can shock even Catholics.

 

[AMR]

"Queen of heaven," is the sort of grandiose title for Mary which you would expect from the Catholic Church, but the suggestion that she has a role in redemption, comparable to that of Christ, can shock even Catholics.

I agree. The whole "co-redemtrix" Romanist notion has no warrant from Scripture.

You should contribute to the discussion here:

http://www.christianforums.com/t7855614/

I think the lady opposing the Catholic layman in the debate may benefit from some helpful discussion points.

 

[HeraldOfTheHolyOne]

Thank you everyone for your replies. I'll be sure to make some purchases!

 

[GoingByzantine]

I think the most important thing to remember about Mary is her devotion to God. She never denied him, and she always sought to do his will. In Luke 1:38 she says she is as much, a servant to the lord, and a follower of the word.

 

[BBAS 64]

I think the most important thing to remember about Mary is her devotion to God. She never denied him, and she always sought to do his will. In Luke 1:38 she says she is as much, a servant to the lord, and a follower of the word.

Good Day,

She did in the same fashion and for the same reasons as we do as she is a fellow believer with us.

In Him,

Bill

 

[AndOne]

I'm reading this currently: Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment - Kindle edition by Gregg R. Allison. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. It's quite informative regarding the topic of your interest here...