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10. FINAL THOUGHTS : M. M. NINAN<br />

10<br />

FINAL THOUGHTS<br />

In this series I have tried to study the development <strong>of</strong> Mariology<br />

through the ages. From a meager almost trivial mention <strong>of</strong> few<br />

scattered statements and events an edifice was built up. As all<br />

Roman Theologians realize correctly it rose from the<br />

contemplation <strong>of</strong> Mary by devotees.<br />

The apostles did not show her any special honour. Peter, Paul,<br />

John and James do not mention her name even once in the<br />

epistles which they wrote to the churches. John took care <strong>of</strong> her<br />

until she died, but he does not mention her in any <strong>of</strong> his three<br />

epistles or in the book <strong>of</strong> Revelation<br />

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