The Assumption of Mary

DAY 332 CHALLENGE “The Assumption of Mary isn’t taught anywhere in the Bible.” DEFENSE From a Catholic perspective, it doesn’t have to be. The idea theology should be done sola scriptura (Latin, “by Scripture alone”) is a distinctly Protestant idea not shared by most Christians. It also has numerous difficulties (see Days 5, 16, 311, and 352). In general, it is better to sort out how theology is to be done before engaging in apologetic discussions of issues, like the Assumption of Mary, that depend significantly on apostolic Tradition not recorded in Scripture. If a Protestant dialogue...