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The Hail Mary Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C.

The Hail Mary By Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C.

The Hail Mary by Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C.


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A compendium study of the ""Hail Mary"", which is at once historical and exegetical, as well as critical and meditative. Ayo examines the quintessential Marian prayer word by word and line by line, analysing each phrase in itself and in relation to the other phrases.

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The Hail Mary: A Verbal Icon of Mary by Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C.

In this volume, Nicholas Ayo presents a compendium study of the Hail Mary, one that is at once historical and exegetical, as well as critical and meditative. He examines the quintessential Marian prayer word by word and line by line, analysing each phrase in itself and in relation to the other phrases, a method that is designed to enable readers to study the prayer for maximum understanding, appreciation and spiritual gain. Ayo considers the Hail Mary from every angle, taking into consideration its history, language, literary quality, theory and spirituality. In addition to an in-depth study of the prayer itself, ""The Hail Mary"" includes an overview of the larger issues of Marian theory and devotion, a review of Mary in the biblical scriptures and in the apocrypha and a summary review of the place of the Virgin Mary in the hearts and prayers of Christian men and women. Although Ayo treats the Hail Mary as it is known today, he also provides an anthology of commentary on the prayer from over the centuries, including the reflections of such writers as Thomas Aquinas, Matilda of Helfta and Caryll Houselander, among others. This study should be of interest to clergy and all Christians who seek a greater undestanding of the fundamentals of their faith and devotion.

The Hail Mary Reviews

"Ayo's in-depth examination of the famous Marian prayer yields fascinating insights and revelations into the Christian church's understanding of Mary, mother of Jesus. . . . Ayo explores the scriptural and historical understanding of the Ave Maria in such a way that even the most jaded outlook can be refreshed. A second section deals with the viewpoints of particular theologians from Thomas Aquinas to Agnes Cunningham (the addition of women to this group is a welcome one). While the book is aimed at Catholic Christians, for whom the Hail Mary is a fixture from childhood, non-Catholics, particularly those who are confused about the role of Mary in Catholic prayer life, should find some answers to their questions and a new appreciation of the prayer."--Booklist

About Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C.

Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C., is professor emeritus in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. Ayo is an award-winning author of fourteen books and numerous articles on Catholic spirituality and theology, including Gloria Patri: The History and Theology of the Lesser Doxology (2007) and The Creed as Symbol (1988) both published by the University of Notre Dame Press

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GOR005880314
9780268011017
026801101X
The Hail Mary: A Verbal Icon of Mary by Nicholas Ayo, C.S.C.
Used - Very Good
Hardback
University of Notre Dame Press
1994-03-31
256
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