In Quest of the Jewish Mary Quotes

“The purpose of this overview is not to reject previous ideas and images about Mary, many of which were and still are inspiring and comforting to people. Rather, the hope is that as we have rediscovered scripture since Vatican II, we can view Mary as a strong Jewish woman, a model who can inspire women in the twenty-first century.”
― Mary Christine Athans, In Quest of the Jewish Mary: The Mother of Jesus in History, Theology, and Spirituality

“Understanding Mary, I believe, requires an integration of history, theology, and spirituality. It must be grounded in an authentic theology but must also portray her in her historical context as a Jewish woman of courage, strength, and prayer. How else could she have survived the countless challenges that she encountered?”
― Mary Christine Athans, In Quest of the Jewish Mary: The Mother of Jesus in History, Theology, and Spirituality