'Combining detailed biblical study with his own personal reflections, Pitre explains how Mary the mother of Jesus came to be regarded as a new Eve, a new Rachel, the ark of the new covenant, heavenly queen, perpetual virgin, and mother of God. A true masterpiece.' –Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb's Supper and The Fourth Cup A joy to read, this is the best biblical study of Mary I have ever read.

What Pitre does with the Bible and Marian typology is clear and compelling. 'I did not think a single book could be written about Mary that would excite and unite Catholic and Protestant readers - scholars, clergy and laity alike. 'Mystified by the way Catholics speak about Mary? Join the club! But if you – like me – have longed for a book that makes a good biblical case for Catholic teachings relating to Mary, then look no further! Brant Pitre has produced an absolutely riveting, page-turning read, surely the most thought-provoking and stimulating I have ever read on the subject.' –Chris Tilling, Graduate Tutor and Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies It causes us not only to know more about the Mother of God, but also to love her more.' –Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles and author of To Light a Fire on the Earth 'This book is vintage Brant Pitre: clear, persuasive, readable, and above all, inspiring.

Pitre uses the Old Testament and Ancient Judaism to unlock how the Bible itself teaches that Mary is in fact the new Eve, the Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, and the new Ark of the Covenant.

Pitre takes readers step-by-step from the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation to reveal how deeply biblical Catholic beliefs about Mary really are. In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Dr. “Brant Pitre is one of the most compelling theological writers on the scene today.” –Bishop Robert Barronīestselling author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist casts new light on the Virgin Mary, illuminating her role in the Old and New Testaments.Īre Catholic teachings on Mary really biblical? Or are they the 'traditions of men'? Should she be called the 'Mother of God,' or just the mother of Jesus? Did she actually remain a virgin her whole life or do the 'brothers of Jesus' refer to her other children? By praying to Mary, are Catholics worshipping her? And what does Mary have to do with the quest to understand Jesus?

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