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Assumption, Dormition, Virginity

Word & Table

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The Mystery of Mary's Absence

This chapter examines the notable lack of relics associated with Mary, discussing how this absence influences perceptions of her virginity and Jesus' divinity. It also explores the economic and social context of pilgrimage sites, contrasting the veneration of Mary with the more commonplace veneration of saints' relics.

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