In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre reimagines how we understand Mary by connecting her role as the queen mother to the ancient traditions of Israel. With a focus on biblical context and historical insight, this chapter reshapes common perspectives on Mary, showing how her position as the mother of Jesus mirrors […]
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The Ark of the Covenant has long captivated the human imagination, from ancient Jewish worship to modern pop culture, famously through Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yet, beyond its legendary status, the Ark serves as a significant biblical and theological cornerstone. In Chapter 3 of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre explores
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When I first contemplated the words of the Lord’s Prayer, the line “Give us this day our daily bread” initially seemed straightforward. At the time, I interpreted it as a clear reference to the Eucharist, which I was receiving daily. However, I began to question the phrasing—why the apparent redundancy between “daily” and “give us
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In Chapter 2 of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre explores how Mary is understood as the “New Eve” within Christian theology. Drawing from the New Testament, Old Testament, and ancient Jewish traditions, Pitre highlights the deep theological parallels between Mary and Eve, showing how Mary fulfills the role of the woman
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