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To: annalex

Any inferring in scripture is first toward those passages that are similar to this one. They are in Daniel, Genesis, and earlier in this Revelation. The woman herself is best seen in the light of the OT prophets’ references to the woman (people of God) God desired to have for Himself. Unfortunately, she always adulterated herself and was rejected. This one, however, is faithful.

She is driven into the wilderness. She gave birth to our Lord. Mary was representative of her. The faithful who say “yes” to God.

There is definitely no assumption of Mary in this passage. In fact, too much makes it impossible to be Mary.


66 posted on 05/13/2008 4:40:57 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
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To: xzins

All these typologies, — primarily, of the Catholic Church or even, at a great stretch, of Israel (protestant favorite), are indeed part of the Chapter 12 meaning, but that does not negate the fact that the “woman” is described as physiological mother of Christ, and He only has one of these.


72 posted on 05/13/2008 5:45:54 PM PDT by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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