101 Surprising Facts About Mary

by David Vincent Meconi

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  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.
 

Genres: Catholic

120 pages, Paperback

Published August 10, 2020

About the author

In 1992, David Meconi entered the Jesuit novitiate. He was sent to Xavier University to teach Classics and Philosophy, and then to the University of Innsbruck to obtain a pontifical license in Patrology. There he wrote a thesis on the apologetic nature of the Christian cento.

He was missioned to Oxford, studying Augustine under one of Henry Chadwick's last students. His dissertation was on Augustine’s use of deification and the Christian’s call to become Christ.

Reviews

[Miranda Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, small facts but rich in meaning and devotion. I enjoyed pondering each fact and the art that accompanies the text is beautiful! There is also a beautiful copy of the Litany of Mary at the end. Absolutely recommend!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Takes a while to absorb each fact. I learned a lot. The artwork on each page is beautiful!

[Amy Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was full of very interesting facts about our mother, Mary.