Representations of the Blessed Virgin Mary in World Literature and Art

Contributions by Paul A. Brazinski, Jim Casey, Anna Hamling, Gwyn McClelland University of New England, Karen O'Donnell, Elena V. Shabliy, Dong Zhao Edited by Elena V. Shabliy

Publication date:

27 July 2017

Length of book:

174 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

Dimensions:

236x160mm
6x9"

This interdisciplinary study explores Marian imagery and representations in world literature and art throughout the centuries. This book demonstrates the widespread deep veneration of the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in various countries and different Christian traditions. Devotion to the Holy Virgin has served as a bridge to different cultures, overcoming all types of possible borders. Religious and cultural literacy is crucial for domestic and international politics, the practice of peace, harmony, justice and prosperity. This book also gives recognition and pays homage to the influence of the image of Mater Dolorosa in shaping art and literature around the world.

Introduction: Ave Maria
The Holy Mary as the Virgin Priest
Chapter 1: The Flesh of Mary and the Body of Christ: Typological and Artistic Depictions of the Marian Priest
Catholic Veneration of the Virgin Mary
Chapter 2: Comparative Study of the Image of Virgin Mary of Częstochowa and Virgin of Guadalupe
The Mother of God in Byzantine Art
Chapter 3: Fighting for the Spotlight: Mary in Byzantine Art and Literature
The Blessed Virgin Mary in Medieval Times
Chapter 4: Sing the Praise of Mary: Mariology in Medieval Latin Hymns
The Virgin Mary in China and Japan
Chapter 5: The Christian Bodhisttva in China: Sinicization of the Virgin Mary in Chinese Catholic Literature
Chapter 6: The Mother of Sorrows as Hibakusha
Conclusion