Our Lady and the Saints
Emery de Gaál
This chapter considers the nature and development of Mariology—the theology Virgin Mary, Mother God—within context Church understood as communion saints. The begins by detailing gradual unfolding Marian devotion in from New Testament until sixteenth century. proclamation dogmas immaculate conception assumption are then studied. Treatment Mary is followed discussion sainthood. ends with reference to Vatican II’s emphasis on Mary’s role within Church.