Mary, Mother of God

Mary in the Bible

There are some events and characters of the Old Testament that present as a type of Mary for different reasons.

Mary was not only predicted but also chosen as the one and only person to be capable of bearing the Son of God as she was without sin. Her womb is spotless.

Mary always points us to her son Jesus.

Types of Mary

The Golden Thread – St Augustine
Mary as the New Eve
  • Eve was the mother of humanity.
  • Mary is the mother of God.
  • Eve’s disobedience brought sin into the world.
  • Mary’s “Yes” to God, brought the Saviour into the world
  • Eve along with Adam, broke the relationship with God.
  • Mary cooperated with her Son to restore the relationship.
  • Mary is seen as the Covenant of the Ark