Belief in the assumption of Mary is both a Catholic and Orthodox thing, not followed by Protestants. But in its favour there are Old Testament precedents as Enoch and Elijah are shown to have been assumed into heaven. There are also Jewish traditions that Moses and the Ark of the Covenant were assumed into heaven.Continue reading “#21 Conclusion on Assumption Article”
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#18 Doctrines of East and West Concerning Mary
The Orthodox and Catholic Churches share three basic beliefs about Mary: that of her perpetual virginity, that she has the title ‘Bearer of God’ or ‘Mother of God’, and that she was assumed into heaven. Ever virgin The perpetual virginity of Mary was proclaimed at the Synod of Milan in 389 AD. Mary is calledContinue reading “#18 Doctrines of East and West Concerning Mary”
#13 Assumption of the Virgin John
The Basilica of St. John was constructed in the 6th century over the burial site of John the Apostle. It is located in what is now Selcuk about 3.5 km from Ephesus and 7 km from the ‘Doorway to the Virgin’ house on Mount Koressos. From Basilica of St. John Wikipedia: Legend has it that JohnContinue reading “#13 Assumption of the Virgin John”
#5 Assumption of Mary
Assumption is a word associated with the Virgin Mary, although we have seen that there were two and maybe three precedents for this in the Old Testament with Enoch, Moses and Elijah. The New Testament does not describe the later years of Mary or how she died. Information concerning Mary’s death, burial and assumption comeContinue reading “#5 Assumption of Mary”
#3 Enoch and Moses Assumed Assumption
There are two cases of possible assumptions in the Old Testament. The first was of a man who disappeared and the second of burial in a grave that was never found. Enoch Enoch was the great grandfather of Noah. He was a prophet who walked with God. He is the first example of someone assumedContinue reading “#3 Enoch and Moses Assumed Assumption”
#1 The Assumption of Mary: Jerusalem or Ephesus?
Introduction The Assumption of Mary is a belief shared by Orthodox and Catholics, but not shared by Protestant Christians. The Assumption of Mary has been celebrated throughout the church since before the 5th century. The Feast of the Assumption was established in the eastern church on the 15th August by Emperor Maurice in about 600 AD. InContinue reading “#1 The Assumption of Mary: Jerusalem or Ephesus?”
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