MARY IN THE MIDDLE AGES
LUIGI GAMBERO, S. M.
MARY
IN THE MIDDLE AGES
The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Thought of
Medieval Latin Theologians
Translated by Thomas Buffer
IGNATIUS PRESS SAN FRANCISCO
Title of the Italian original:
Maria nel pensiero dei teologi latini medievali
2000 Edizioni San Paolo, Milan
Unless otherwise noted Scripture quotations (except those within citations) have been taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, Catholic Edition. The Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible: the Old Testament, 1952; the Apocrypha, 1957; the New Testament, 1946; Catholic Edition of the Old Testament, incorporating the Apocrypha 1966; The Catholic Edition of the New Testament, 1965, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Cover art:
The Virgin Taking Leave of the Apostles
(detail from the Maesta altarpiece)
Duccio di Buoninsegna
Scala / Art Resource, New York
Cover design by Roxanne Mei Lum
2005 by Ignatius Press, San Francisco
All rights reserved
ISBN 0-89870-845-1
Library of Congress Control Number 2003105173
Printed in the United States of America
Contents
READING: Marys True Role in the Economy of Salvation
AUTHORS OF THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES
Seventh-Eleventh Centuries
Invocation of the Virgin
Divine Motherhood
Ever-Virgin
The Blessed Virgin and Human Salvation
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin
READING: A Prayer Inspired by the Mystery of the Incarnation
READING: Consecration to the Virgin Mary
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Marys Greatness
Virgin and Bride
Eve-Mary
Mary and the Church
Witness to Marian Devotion
READING: As It Was Fulfilled in Mary, May the Word of God Also Be Fulfilled in Us
READING: Marys Spirit of Humility and Service
The Feast of the Purification of Mary
Mary Our Mother
The Sword of Simeon
The Feast of Marys Assumption into Heaven
Mary, Worthy of Praise
Marys Heavenly Intercession
Mary, Type of the Church
READING: Mary, Image of the Church
READING: Marys Greatness
Symbol and Reality in Exalting Mary
The Humble Virgin
Marys Love for Jesus
Marys Assumption into Heaven
The Virgins Heavenly Mission
READING: The Heavenly Glory of the Mother of God
READING: Marys Mercy Extended to Human Creatures
Defender of Christological and Marian Dogma
Alcuins Deep Personal Devotion to the Virgin
READING: The Virgin Mother of the Incarnate Word
READING: An Anonymous Prayer
Mary in Messianic Prophecy
The Name of Mary
Summary of Rabanus Maurus Marian Teaching
Marys Glorification and Heavenly Mission
READING: Marys Humility in the Mystery of the Visitation
READING: Greatness of the Divine Motherhood
Controversy over Marys Virginity during the Birth of Christ
Marys Assumption into Heaven
Marian Devotion
READING: The Glory of the Blessed Virgin in Heaven
The Woman of the Prophecies
Predestined from the Moment of Her Conception
The Star of the Sea
Marys Power of Intercession
READING: The Woman Who Crushes the Serpents Head
READING: Marys Glory and Intercession in Heaven
Odo of Cluny (d. ca. 943)
Odilo of Cluny (d. 1049)
Mary, Model of the Monk
The Blessed Virgin and Monastic Virtues
READING: Mary Appears to the Monk Converted by Odo
READING: Marys Poverty
READING: Mary, Perfect Mirror of Holiness
Outstanding Dignity and Perfection of the Mother of God
Eves Curse and Marys Blessing
The Mother of God and the Eucharist
Mary and the Church
Devotion to the Mother of the Lord
READING: The Entire History of Salvation Is Reflected in Mary
READING: Mary and John Assumed Bodily into Heaven
READING: Praise for the Greatness of the Mother of God
A GOLDEN PERIOD FOR MARIAN DOCTRINE
Twelfth Century
The Problem of the Immaculate Conception
Marian Theology and Prayer to the Virgin
Mary, Mother of All Believers
The Spiritual Inspiration of Anselms Marian Teaching
READING: It Was Fitting That Christ Should Be Born of a Virgin
READING: Calling upon Mary for Salvation
Mary Preserved from Original Sin
Mary as Exalted Creature
Prayer to Mary
READING: Marys Role as Our Mother
READING: Marys Glory in the Ascension of Christ
The Problem of the Immaculate Conception
The Mystery of the Blessed Virgin, Bride of the Eternal Father
Mary at the Foot of the Cross
Queen of Heaven and Earth
READING: Model of the Church
READING: The Kiss of God
READING: Mother of Us All
Mary in the Mystery of the Incarnation
Mary Stands between Christ and Humanity
Devotion to Mary
Mary and Original Sin
Marys Assumption into Heaven
READING: The Name of Mary
READING: The Sword of Simeon
His Marian Piety
Faith and Devotion
Mary and the Holy Spirit
READING: In Honor of the Mother of the Lord
Mary in the Glory of God
READING: Mary and the Mystery of the Incarnation
READING: Mary on Calvary
Mary between the Two Testaments
Mary and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Marys Role in the Glory of God
READING: Mary in the Glory of God
READING: Our Helper and Mediatrix
Mary, the Ideal Creature
Assumed into Heaven
Marys Mediation
Spiritual Mother
Devotion to Our Lady and Queen
READING: Sorrow at the Loss of Jesus
READING: Mary, the Bride of Christ
An Ecclesiological Mariology
Mary, the Virgin Earth
Mary in the Mystical Body
The Motherhood of Mary and the Motherhood of the Church
Mary in Heavenly Glory
READING: Mary and the Church Are One and the Same Mother
READING: Mary Assumed into Heaven
Mary and Her Son
Assumed into the Glory of Heaven
Mary and the Church
The Virgins Mediation in Heaven
Philips Mariology
READING: Most Beautiful among All Women
READING: The Virgins Love for the Most Wretched
His Life and Works
The Commentary on the Song of Songs
Bride of Christ Mary and the Church
The Ultimate Destiny of the Blessed Virgin
READING: The Four Virtues of the Incarnation
THE AGE OF SCHOLASTICISM
Thirteenth Century
The Evangelical Doctor
His Kerygmatic Mariology
The Virgin Mother of God
Mediatrix of Salvation and Grace
A Woman Filled with Gifts and Virtues
READING: The Virgin and the Allegory of the Bee
The Seraphic Doctor
His Marian Doctrine
Mary and the Incarnation
Marys Mediation
Marys Spiritual Motherhood
Devotion to Mary
READING: Standing by the Cross of Jesus (Jn 19:25 )
Marys Blessed Birth
Marys Spiritual Beauty
Queen of Earth and Heaven
Marys Intercession
READING: Marys Wonderful Beauty
READING: The Humble Sweetness of the Mother of God
READING: The Exalted Dignity of the Mother of God
A Great Son of St. Dominic
His Marian Doctrine
Marys Immaculate Conception and Holiness
Mother and Spouse of Christ
The Virginity of the Mother of God
Mary Assumed into Heaven
Marys Place in the Economy of Salvation
Mother of Men
Devotion to Mary
READING: Blessed Are You Because You Believed!
READING: The Virgins Intervention at Cana
Marian Doctor
His Marian Doctrine
A New Mariological Perspective
The Sanctification of the Virgin
Mary and Salvation
READING: The Marriage between Mary and Joseph Was a True Marriage
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