Mary through the centuries : her place in the history of culture /

Pelikan, Jaroslav Jan, 1923-

Mary through the centuries : her place in the history of culture / Jaroslav Pelikan. - New Haven ; London : Yale University, [1996]. - x,267 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-258) and indexes.

The Virgin Mary has been a figure of inspiration to Catholics, Protestants, Jews and Muslims, artists, musicians, writers, and men and women everywhere. This text examines how Mary has been depicted and venerated through the ages.

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Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint --History of doctrines.
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint --Theology.
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint --Influence


Religion and culture--History
Religion.
Religion & beliefs
Christianity
Cultural studies