"Mariology"

• Definitions
• The Shaping of a Deity

Definitions

"Mariology," Wikipedia:
"Mariology is the theological study of Mary, the mother of Jesus.... Over the centuries, Roman Catholic Mariology has been shaped by varying forces ranging from sensus fidelium to Marian apparitions to the writings of the saints to reflection by theologians and papal encyclicals."

Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary:
"deity ... 1 a : the rank or essential nature of a god : DIVINITY b capitalized : SUPREME BEING, GOD 2 : a god or goddess... 3 : one exalted or revered as supremely good or powerful."
"deify ... 1 a : to make a god of b : to take as an object of worship 2 : to glorify as of supreme worth."

Webster's New World College Dictionary:
"deify ... 1 to make a god of; rank among the gods 2 to look upon or worship as a god 3 to glorify, exalt, or adore in an extreme way; idolize."

The Shaping of a Deity

• "The Immaculate Conception"

• "The Perpetual Virginity of Mary"

• "Mary 'the Mother of God'"

• "The Assumption of Mary"

• "Mary as Queen of Heaven"

• "Prayers of Petition and Hymns of Praise and Veneration to the Queen of Heaven"

• "Sensus fidelium" / "Groupthink"

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