Monumental Christianity: Art and Symbolism of the Primitive Church($31.46Value)

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Understanding Mary, the Mother of God, and the ancient debates that shaped Christian belief This book traces how Mary’s role and title evolved through early controversies, councils, and canon law. It explains how differing views about Mary’s relationship to Jesus sparked fierce debates and driven church reforms over centuries. Mary’s place in Christian tradition is shown as part of a larger story about symbol, authority, and interpretation. It covers key moments from Nestorius’s views to the Council of Ephesus, and it discusses how later centuries expanded devotion to the Virgin and the shaping of related practices. - How early Christian debates about Mary influenced the church’s teaching and practice - The rise of Marian titles and offices across different eras - The tension between biblical texts, tradition, and church authority - The role of symbol and ritual in shaping belief Ideal for readers of church history, doctrine, and religious symbolism who want a clear, chronological view of Mary’s evolving place in Christian faith.