Mariology is a collection of essays embracing the whole of the study of Mary from top theologians, constituting the most complete work on the subject prior to Vatican II, now reprinted for the first time. Volume II maintains the scholarly character of the first volume, delving into Mariology as such. Namely, the principal doctrines in the theology of Mary. This considers the key doctrines of the Immaculate Conception, Sinlessness, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, Mediation, Mary's Coredemption, and the relationship between Our Lady and the Church. With essays from 14 scholars of international repute, volume II explains in scientific detail the heart of Mariology, its nature in preserving authentic teaching about the person of Jesus Christ, and the sources deep within the tradition from the Fathers, the Scholastics, Baroque theology and contemporary understanding enlightened by the Magisterium.

Mariology, edited by Fr. Carol, OFM, was the most complete work on the subject in English published prior to the Second Vatican Council. With top theologians contributing scholarly work in every area of the theology of the Blessed Virgin, this work is indispensable for understanding Mary in the Catholic tradition of both East and West. Volume I deals with the history and sources of Mariology. The unique competence of Fr. Carol, first president of the Mariological Society, as well as the extensive theological background of the contributors guarantee the order and soundness of the selected essays ... This volume can be a good refresher-course for the priest-theologian and a newly opened mine of information for the layman. The introductory volume offers treatises on: Mary in the documents of the Magisterium; Mary in the Old Testament; Mary in the New Testament; Mary in Eastern and Western Patristic Thought; Mary in the Liturgy; and many more subjects, heavily footnoted and wonderfully presented.

Volume III treats the world-wide phenomenon of devotion to Mary from its beginnings to the present day. Specifically delving into the history of Marian Devotion in the life of the Church. The essays in this volume cover the notion of devotion to Mary, the history of the Rosary, the Scapular, liturgical feasts honoring Mary, the teaching of St. Louis de Montfort, as well as the history of Marian Confraternities and Conferences. It will then conclude with Our Lady in Literature, Music, and Art, and finally, an overview of Protestant interest on Our Lady. The final volume completes the study by outstanding American scholars on virtually every phase of Marian theology and devotion, bringing ideas and teaching that is rarely found in the English language.