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| | Description | A fresh and enlightening new perspective on Mary, Mother of God, and her central importance in the Christian faith, from the author of the highly successful The Lamb's Supper.
In The Lamb's Supper, Catholic scholar and apologist Scott Hahn explored the relationship between the Book of Revelation and the Roman Catholic Mass, deftly clarifying the most subtle of theological points with analogies and anecdotes from everyday life. In Hail, Holy Queen, he employs the same accessible, entertaining style to demonstrate Mary's essential role in Christianity's redemptive message.
Most Christians know that the life of Jesus is foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. Through a close examination of the Bible, as well as the work of both Catholic and Protestant scholars and clergy, Hahn brings to light the small but significant details showing that just as Jesus is the "New Adam," so Mary is the "New Eve." He unveils the Marian mystery at the heart of the Book of Revelation and reveals how it is foretold in the very first pages of the Book of Genesis and in the story of King David's monarchy, which speaks of a privileged place for the mother of the king.
Building on these scriptural and historical foundations, Hahn presents a new look at the Marian doctrines: Her Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, and Coronation. As he guides modern-day readers through passages filled with mysteries and poetry, Hahn helps them rediscover the ancient art and science of reading the Scriptures and gain a more profound understanding of their truthfulness and relevance to faith and the practice of religion in the contemporary world. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Scott Hahn | | Paperback: | 208 pages | | Publisher: | Image | | Publication Date: | September 19, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0385501692 | | Product Length: | 5.49 inches | | Product Width: | 0.56 inches | | Product Height: | 8.19 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.44 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.1 inches | | Package Width: | 5.4 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 28 reviews |
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42 of 43 found the following review helpful:
 Biblical basis for Catholic beliefs on Mary May 25, 2006
By Gabrielle LeBlanc
For anyone who needs to see it in the Bible to believe it, this book explains the biblical basis of Catholic beliefs about Mary. Written by a former Presbyterian minister, now Catholic; it is THOROUGHLY biblical, also easy to read, written in simple laymen's language. It is amazingly insightful and interesting, and is an indispensable tool to broaden any Christian's -Catholic or Protestant- understanding and appreciation of Mary. A must read!
28 of 30 found the following review helpful:
If I could give this book six stars, I would! Jan 26, 2007
By Dennis at Holy Apostles
Dr. Scott W. Hahn writes like he speaks. He uses wit and an engaging style to drive home essential teachings of the Christian faith. His ability to hold and enlighten an audience is similar to that of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen of a generation or two ago. Likewise blessed with a strong intellect and good judgment in his use of entertainment, Scott Hahn is living proof that dogma need not be presented as dull or overbearing.
Hahn's "Hail, Holy Queen" is an important and lively book. It is important because it presents the ancient and once-universally-accepted Christian teachings on the person and role of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In AD 431, at the Council of Ephesus (the third of the generally accepted early ecumenical councils; the seventh was in AD 787), Mary was acknowledged by the proper title "Theotokos" or "Mother of God" (literally: "birth-giver of God"). Christian theology was still very much in flux and the bishops at Ephesus saw in this affirmation an important piece of the puzzle of how Jesus' divine nature integrated fully with the human in the one divine Second Person of the Holy Trinity. In his book, Hahn teleports the reader back to the fifth century, to a time of rejoicing over this breakthrough insight into the mystery of Christ's Incarnation.
Hahn delivers this and much more in "Hail, Holy Queen." God is not a slave driver but wants us to be in His family, as brothers and sisters "from the same womb" (cf. Greek "adelphos"), through a covenant of persons. Mary has a motherly role in this family, a role that is relationally derived from being the mother of Jesus Christ. She is of course a creature, but a most excellent one at that. Hahn makes all of this very clear -- and very encouraging for the reader who is willing to accept it!
And Hahn's effort is lively, because he does it with panache. Not in the least deadly dull, Hahn mixes in a dash of humor here and there to make his points. I especially enjoyed his chapter and section headings: "Cutting the Unbiblical Cord," "Maternity Warred," "Venerators of the Lost Ark," etc. I thought the Hahn couple's book "Rome Sweet Home" was really good, because I can empathize with it, but this one is even better. As they say in some circles, "It doesn't get any better than this!" Keep up the great work, Scott! Rev. Dennis J. Mercieri
23 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Excellent way to understand how Mary fits into Christianity Jan 11, 2007
By N. Cremmins
For any Christian trying to understand the importance of Mary in their devotion to Jesus, this is an excellent study. Not only does this book explain what Catholics mean by honoring (not worshipping) Mary, it also explains why it should fit into the lives of all Christians as an ecumenical factor.
This book will answer many bilblical questions about Mary.
Hahn has put an excellent theological study at the fingertips of every common person. It is easy to read and understand.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Hail, Holy Queen Jan 12, 2008
By blessed mom of four
Based on Hahn's wonderful book, A Father Who Keeps His Promises, we decided to study another in our mothers' ministry group. There are several sites available with discussion questions for Hail, Holy Queen also. We weren't disappointed - this is a great book too! I would recommend this for mothers' ministries, study groups, and just as a personal reading book to anyone, not just Catholics. Hahn has a way of relating to his audience and opening up areas for a fresh view. Thanks to his books, I have a better understanding of God's word and a deeper faith as a Catholic.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Best of the Best Oct 15, 2010
By Deacon Eduardo Fortini
Scott Hahn is certainly the # 1 Theologian in Biblical Theology in USA. His education, his biblical and doctrinal foundations, the depth, richness and quality of his theological reflection touch its summit in this treatise on the Mother of Jesus. In my personal journey of Faith, the greatest reward from having learned the English language is the spiritual and intellectual delight I experience when I meditate on Scott Hahn writings. As a Christian, I see the conversion story of Scott Hahn as important and meaningful for our times and for the USA as it was the one of the apostle Paul in his historical context.
Answer to Joseph Arechiga
Poor Biblical Theology
"Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?" Matt. 13:55 (King James Version to reassure Protestants)
This Scriptural passage is taken by Protestants as a clear Scriptural evidence against the Perpetual Virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and as a proof against the truthfulness of the Magisterial and Traditional Teachings of the Catholic Church.
But it's precisely this Protestant understanding of Scriptures which self reveals the limited knowledge that Protestants have of the Bible and the weaknesses and inconsistencies of the Protestant Method.
That is why the best of Protestant Theologians, like Scott Hahn, convert to Catholicism.
The Protestant Method is "Sola Scriptura": by Scripture alone. Protestants make of Scriptures what Scriptures do not make of themselves. As a matter of fact, the Holy Scriptures themselves point to the Catholic Church as the source of truthful interpretation: 1 Timothy 3:15 "The Church is the Pillar and Foundation of the Truth." Scriptures don't say anywhere that they are the Pillar and Foundation of the Truth. That means that if you want to have truth from Scriptures you cannot separate them from the Catholic Church.
But for the sake of this argument and to prove how Protestants contradict themselves let us use the Principle "Sola Scriptura" and apply it to this Protestant argument:
Based on a Protestant reading of Matt. 13:55, Jesus had blood brothers.
Well, in light of a comparative study of the Scriptures themselves this assertion is completely false.
1) Thanks to the letter of the apostle Paul to the Galatians and to the Letter of the apostle Jude, we know that 2 out of 4 of these "so called brothers" are apostles: James and Judas Thaddeus (or Jude).
"But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother" (Galatians 1:19).
"Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James" (Jude 1:1).
2) Thanks to the lists of the names (and "last" names) of the apostles in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, we know with Scriptural certainty that there are no James son of "Joseph" or son of the "carpenter". James and Jude are sons of "Alpheus" and the other James is the son of "Zebedee".
SCRIPTURAL CONCLUSION: "James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas (Matt.13:55)" are not the children of Joseph the Carpenter. Consequently they are not the children of Mary. Period. Even a child can prove this point!!!
Matt 10:2, 4 "Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: the first Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus (Judas Thaddeus);
Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him."
Luke 6:13, 16 "Simon (whom he also named Peter), and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,
And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor."
Can you see why the most knowledgeable Protestants in the country are becoming Catholics?
Answer to John Fleming
John,
How much Greek do you think you know better than Doctor Scott Hahn who started as Protestant as you are but, probable, with a few more degrees than you in Biblical Theology? Deeply educated Protestants who tried to stop him from becoming Catholic turned to the Catholic Church even before he did. It's all a matter of truth and the Roman Catholic Church is the Pillar and Foundation of the truth, 1 Timothy 3, 15.
Yes, let's read Scripture in context. Go to Matthew 16, 13 and you will find that this "Assembly of believers" is built on Peter, the Rock, the first Pope and on His successors.
[Jesus]: "And I tell you, you are rock and on this rock I will build My Church and the gates of hell won't prevail". Jesus does not say "churches" (or assemblies)-. The Church is ONE or, if you prefer "the Assembly of Believers" is ONE and built on Peter who, as far as I know, went to preach to Rome, Italy, where he died - I don't think he started your assembly in the US (Forgive my passion).
I'm Italian, John, I belong to the Assembly, or Gathering of Believers (if you prefer) that the same apostle Peter started 2 thousand years ago right at the place where he died crucified upside down and leaving behind Him this Living Assembly that was trained by the same Apostle who Jesus pointed as Rock and Holder of the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 6, 19). This is "the Assembly" that will always prevail against hell until the second coming of Christ. You can find "my" Gathering of Believers right in the Bible, read the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans; "the Romans" is the Assembly of the apostles Peter and Paul. Well, I do belong to "the Assembly of the Romans" I'm not going to join your assembly or any assembly that was not started by one of the twelve apostles (I like purity of teaching). The apostles were sent by Christ and only the Popes and Catholic Bishops preserve this line of succession that grants the legitimate authority, power and teaching of Christ Himself. My Assembly gave you the Bible, John! Do you want to teach me about what we've being giving to the world for the last 2000 years? Is there in the Bible a letter directed by an apostle Himself to your assembly in the US?
August 15, 2011
Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Ark of the New Covenant in Heaven
Dear John,
In an effort to be both charitable and truthful with you, I didn't address in my previous answer your ugly blasphemy to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Being a Deacon ordained by a Successor of the Apostles like Deacon Steven and Philip in the Book of the Act of the Apostles, a Levite of the New Covenant, my duty is to defend the Ark of the New Covenant like the Levites defended the Ark of the Old Covenant. Now I speak to you through the power and authority I do have received by the imposition of hands the day of my ordination when I was conformed to Christ the Deacon.
John, believe in the Gospel of Luke 1, 35. Believe in the Heavenly Words of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary:
"The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God"
This womb, holder of the Son of God for nine months, holder of Infinite Holiness, could it be the womb of a "DEAD SINNER JUST LIKE EVERYONE BEFORE AND AFTER HER? [I' m quoting you]"
She is not like me and you and like everybody else. Do you believe the Gospel? Do you believe the Gospel of Luke? Do you believe the great prophecy in Luke? Are you part of this Prophecy? If you don't actualize this Prophecy in your life you don't believe in the Gospel
GREAT PROPHECY IN LUKE 1, 48
MARY HERSELF PROPHESIZES: "ALL GENERATIONS SHALL CALL ME BLESSED"
John, how many times did you call Mary "BLESSED" in your whole life?
Do you think you can be a follower of the Gospel without observing it?
Do you think that the ONE that "all generations shall call blessed" is a sinner like me and you?
We, all generations of Catholics believers, do fulfill this prophecy of the Gospel!
You too are called to believe in the Gospel of Luke!
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