Mary: A Catholic Evangelical DebateWhat happens when an Evangelical and a Catholic get into a discussion about Mary? Believe it or not-something wonderful. We invite you to eavesdrop on Dwight Longenecker and David Gustafson in Mary: A Catholic-Evangelical Debate. This engaging exchange between two laymen tackles the most controversial doctrines and practices surrounding Mary. The conversation, while expertly researched and rigorously argued, is witty and accessible. It is a fine model of the honesty and humble reflection required for successful communication between evangelicals and non-evangelical believers. Ultimately, we might find that to better understand Mary is to better understand our incarnate Lord. Mary features questions at the end of each chapter for study, discussion and reflection, as well as a useful bibliography for further reading on the topic. Forewords by J. I. Packer and Richard John Neuhaus are included. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Gods Mother?Holy Mary Mother of God | 35 |
All in FavorThe Virgin Birth | 49 |
Once a Virgin Always a Virgin?The Perpetual Virginity | 63 |
Whom Did Mary Marry?Spouse of the Holy Spirit | 79 |
Woman and Serpent Take 2The Immaculate | 97 |
Was Mary Raptured?The Glorious Assumption | 115 |
Revelation WomanApparitions of the Virgin Mary | 135 |
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?The Veneration | 153 |
Worry BeadsThe Rosary | 173 |
There Is a RedeemerCoRedeemer Mediatrix | 189 |
Our Lady or Your Lady?Summary and Conclusion | 209 |
Notes | 225 |
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