Aquinas on the Fullness of the Grace of Mary
Aquinas on the Fullness of the Grace of Mary

Summary/Abstract: Within Christianity, Mary, Jesus’ mother, has long been a source of adoration and interest. Her „fullness of grace” has drawn particular attention as a trait of her character. This idea contends that Mary was specially chosen and prepared by God to bring the Son of God into the world. It is based on the New Testament account of the Annunciation. Throughout Christian history, the concept of Mary’s fullness of grace has been a topic of theological discussion and debate, with ramifications for discussions about Mariology, soteriology, and other topics. The concept of Mary’s fullness of grace has inspired and aroused debate among theologians and believers alike because it argues that she was specially selected and prepared by God to bring the Son of God into the world. Though the idea of Mary’s fullness of grace has a long tradition, it is nevertheless the focus of theological discussion today. Some theologians have stressed Mary’s unique place in salvation history, contending that it was only by the fullness of her grace that she was able to carry the Son of God and completely take part in his redemptive mission. Others have been more circumspect, pointing out that it can be challenging to articulate the concept of fullness of grace and that it could be problematic if it indicates that Mary was sinless or divine. The idea of Mary’s fullness of grace is still a hot topic in modern Christian theology despite these disagreements. We intend to investigate the concept’s biblical roots, early Christian growth, and continued theological significance from the lenses of Aquinas in this article.

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