[Mrs. Don-o]

Scripturally, there's more about Mary in the Old Testament than in the New, in terms of prophecies and types. Beyond the Gospels (where she said little, but the little she said was pure gold) and a single line in Acts which says that, with the others in the Upper Room, she received the Holy Spirit (again) at Pentecost--- there's basically just Revelation 12, "The Great Sign."

But we must recognize that while you coonfine yourself by the man-made rule "Sola Scriptura", I do not, because this rule itself is un-Biblical. My sources are the Old Testament, the New Testament, the inscriptions in the catacombs, the writings of the early Fathers, and the liturgical and devotional practices of the churches.

[Elsie]

Scripturally, there's more about Mary in the Old Testament than in the New, in terms of prophecies and types.

Sure there is...

...as well as:

There is a Jew Hiding Behind every tree.

[Elsie]

My sources are the Old Testament, the New Testament, the inscriptions in the catacombs, the writings of the early Fathers, and the liturgical and devotional practices of the churches.

And a...

[BipolarBob]

Scripturally, there's more about Mary in the Old Testament than in the New

Really? I thought those were more about the birth of Christ than any other topic. His birth was the second most important event in human history (second only to our creation to start things rolling). But you (and most Catholics) think those were more directed to Mary, huh? This is after Jesus said He could raise sons of Abraham from stones Matt. 3:9. This is after Eph. 2:9 tells us not by works lest any man (or woman) boast. Rom. 3:23 that ALL have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Mary did her part, let's move on and direct our attention to Jesus. Most of the NT is about Jesus and rightfully so.

[BipolarBob]

you coonfine yourself by the man-made rule "Sola Scriptura", I do not, because this rule itself is un-Biblical.

Then give me chapter and verse where following the Word of God is wrong. 2 Tim. 3:16,17 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." That sounds pretty bulletproof to me.

[BipolarBob]

by the man-made rule "Sola Scriptura"

Man-made sounds bad. Can there be anything more man-made than doodlings in a cave? or the writings of the early Fathers who may (1) just giving their own fallible thoughts (2) whose writings may have been altered or modified or (3) completely spurious fabricated writings from an unknown author. Or is there anything more man-made than the and the liturgical and devotional practices of the churches which have no Biblical basis? Arguing against the "man-made" road is only going to work against your cause.
Prov. 30:5,6 Every Word of God is pure, He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. Add thou not unto His Words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.