Development of Mariolatory3
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARIOLATORY : M. M. NINAN<br />
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ASSUMPTION OF MARY<br />
"Finally the Immaculate Virgin, preserved from all<br />
stain <strong>of</strong> original sin, when the course <strong>of</strong> her earthly<br />
life was finished, was taken up body and soul into<br />
heavenly glory......"<br />
(Catechism <strong>of</strong> Catholic Church 966)<br />
We have been tracing the development <strong>of</strong> Marian Theology<br />
through the centauries and have seen one step leading to<br />
another by slight <strong>of</strong> hand and minor variations <strong>of</strong> interpretation. A<br />
small change in direction and small change in interpretation <strong>of</strong><br />
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