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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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