The Character and Knowledge of Mary, the Mother of Christ

by A. Keith Thompson

Overview

Abstract: The Virgin Mary is arguably the archetype of the virtuous woman and even the divine feminine on earth, but we know very little about her. She is remembered in Christianity in a variety of ways including with cathedrals built in her honor. Though many seek her intercession when they pray, that does not seem to accord with Luke's account of her self-effacing and private character. This article considers what Latter-day Saints know about Mary from the scriptures, distinct from others of Christian faith who seek to honor her in different ways. That discussion also includes surmise as to what she may have learned from the wise men on their visit of homage shortly after the nativity and what she may have passed on to John in accordance with the two-way charge Jesus gave to both of them from the cross recorded in John 19. There is also consideration of the commonality of the teachings of her two most famous sons.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162859888
Publisher:	Interpreter Foundation
Publication date:	03/04/2020
Series:	Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship , #36
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	362 KB

About the Author

A. Keith Thompson, LLB (Hons), M Jur, PhD is a professor and the associate dean at the University of Notre Dame Australia School of Law, Sydney. He also practices commercial and property law in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. He formerly served 20 years as International Legal Counsel for the Church in the Pacific and Africa Areas and has also served in the Church as bishop, stake president, and mission president. He and his wife Anita have eight children and fifteen grandchildren.