[hiredhand]

That’s what I was thinking... er... John 14:26? Besides, if Mary is as pivotal/central as Catholicism claims, then there would be a “witness” to this...TWO actually. In all of Tanakh or NT, there is no such witness. She does actually fit/match the character of Semiramis however... by their own description and perspective.

[richardtavor]

Ooga, booga? Shades of paganism? Mother of harlots? Hmmmm. The Book of Revelation is the most abused book of the Christian Bible. Many false prophets have used it for their own purposes.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Not so. There is even more about Mary in the OT than there is in the NT. The events and prophets of the OT refer to her in types and prophecies, just as they refer to her Son.

People who really love the Bible will find this fascinating. Let me recommend just one thought-provoking author:

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah

And no, we're not talking about some dingbat goddess.

[Biggirl]

Because,as Our Lord’s mother,she was his very first disciple.

[MHGinTN]

Eggs Ackley! The mother goddess who empowers her son ...