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101 Surprising Facts About Mary

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SKU:
2855
ISBN:
9781505116144
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She is history’s most famous woman, with more schools, churches, and people named for her than any other. She has inspired countless pieces of art and literature, as well as the construction of some of the biggest churches in the world.

Yet the poets also call her “the woman wrapped in silence.”

What lies between these two extremes?

Unpack the mystery that is the Mother of God, a woman who barely speaks in scripture and yet is venerated by millions. In this latest installment of TAN Book’s 101 Surprising Facts series, you’ll discover:

  • The term “full of grace” has profound theological implications
  • A miraculous snowfall during a sweltering Roman summer led to the construction of a prominent Marian landmark 
  • One hymn to the Blessed Virgin forbids sitting while it is being sung
  • Many different kinds of flowers take their name from Mary  
  • Dominicans hang rosaries from their hips to emulate medieval soldiers who donned swords in the same place 
  • The Sistine Chapel is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception
  • A vision of Mary consoled the Irish in the aftermath of the great potato famine
  • The Mississippi River and the city of Los Angeles had names that were once tied to Our Lady

This swift walk through history will uncover the Church’s rich Marian treasury and draw you closer to your spiritual mother, so that she can draw you closer to her Son.

 

 

Imprint:
TAN Books
Pages:
107
Publication Date:
8/10/20
SKU:
2855
Product Format:
Paperbound
Height:
11.00
Width:
8.50

14 Reviews

  • 5
    101 surprising fact you didn't know about Mary

    Posted by Debbie on May 29th 2024

    Absolutely amazing love it.

  • 5
    101 Surprising Facts About Mary

    Posted by Israel Garcia on May 22nd 2024

    Awesome!!!

  • 5
    Beautiful layout and content

    Posted by Cecilia Huynh on May 22nd 2024

    This is my 15th books I purchased. It is so nice and beautifully print and layout with facts about o…

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  • 5
    Great!

    Posted by Andrea on Apr 14th 2024

    This a wonderful little book. Quick little bits about Our Blessed Mother ?

  • 5
    Beautiful

    Posted by Pam Rowell on Jan 27th 2024

    I was stunned by the amazing quality and artwork depicted. The facts are very educational explain f…

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  • 5
    Excellent

    Posted by FRANK Deschamps on Jan 12th 2024

    Very nice book. A fantastic read containing facts that I had no idea of. Very well done. I'm im…

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  • 5
    101 Superstars for Mary: the Mother of all Mothers

    Posted by Maria on May 24th 2023

    I was expecting to learn facts for fun games during Our Lady of Fatima gatherings after praying the …

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  • 5
    Outstanding

    Posted by Bertha N. on May 24th 2023

    Such a well done publication. Absolutely beautiful artwork along with the 101 interesting facts. The…

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    Next on my stack to

    Posted by SARITA A. on Dec 26th 2022

    Next on my stack to read. A quick browse, looks lovely.