I Am Mary, I Am Woman
Theological and Anthropological Approaches to the People’s Mary
by Caroline Renehan
GoodBookStall Review:
The subtitle Theological and anthropological approaches to the people’s Mary which sums up in a few words what the book is about. It is an examination of the Marian tradition through the centuries right up to the present day Christian perspective on feminism. It examines two thousand years of developing practices in the Church from virtual worship, through the humanity of the woman at Christ’s side, acting as co-mediator, to Mary as totally human, understanding all our human frailties and limitations and to whom we can turn in times of need. The author examines the patriarchal nature of the Church and makes some pertinent comments on the ban on women’s ordination. She sees Mary in the end closely linked with her son’s saving work. Although erudite and thought-provoking, it is a thoroughly accessible examination of Mary’s role in our salvation.
Reviewer: John Irvine (05/03/11)
The subtitle Theological and anthropological approaches to the people’s Mary which sums up in a few words what the book is about. It is an examination of the Marian tradition through the centuries right up to the present day Christian perspective on feminism. It examines two thousand years of developing practices in the Church from virtual worship, through the humanity of the woman at Christ’s side, acting as co-mediator, to Mary as totally human, understanding all our human frailties and limitations and to whom we can turn in times of need. The author examines the patriarchal nature of the Church and makes some pertinent comments on the ban on women’s ordination. She sees Mary in the end closely linked with her son’s saving work. Although erudite and thought-provoking, it is a thoroughly accessible examination of Mary’s role in our salvation.
Reviewer: John Irvine (05/03/11)
