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In Mary, Woman and Mother Fr. Francis Moloney studies the New Testament’s presentation of Mary’s person and role. After indicating the limits and strengths of a biblical study of Mary, he examines the Marian texts from the Letter of Paul to the Galatians, the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Gospel of John. She is above all a women and a mother. This book shows that in recognizing Mary as God’s place of encounter with all that is most beautiful among women and men, we will gain access to the womanly, maternal face of God.
Francis J Moloney SDB (1940–2025) was a renowned Australian New Testament scholar and Salesian priest, internationally respected for his interpretation of the Gospel of Mark. Known for his clear, insightful, and pastorally grounded scholarship, he authored more than fifty books and taught widely in Australia, Europe, and the United States. His work on Mark brings careful attention to the Gospel’s narrative power and its demanding call to discipleship.
