Why Mary Matters: Understanding the Place of Christ's Mother in Christianity

The newly REVISED and EXPANDED edition of Why Mary Matters: Understanding the Place of Christ's Mother in Christianity is now available in paperback! In his easy, accessible style, Mark Whitten explains three ancient, biblical aspects of why the church should be paying more attention to Mary than most Protestants ever think of. It's a great introduction to understanding why Mary is significant to healthy Christian spirituality, including why we do what Jesus did (honor His mother), what veneration is all about, and how Mary provides a fundamental protection against Gnostic tendencies and watering down of the incarnation. This small book (with a big heart) serves Catholic and Orthodox practitioners with a bright and refreshing perspective of this holy, historical and mystical woman. It informs and challenges protestant and catholic believers alike to more fully understand and communicate the place of Christ's Mother in Christianity. For anyone who dares to read it, Why Mary Matters will establish and restore right thinking about the woman who was faithful to say “Yes” to God, and who continues to pray for us on our journey to Jesus.

The REVISED and EXPANDED edition includes updated and edited material, an entirely new chapter, a study guide for each chapter, a leader's guide, and source material.