PRAYERS IN THE HOLY GOSPEL
ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST Cover Image

PRAYERS IN THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST
PRAYERS IN THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST

Author(s): Ciprian Stanca
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Eastern Orthodoxy, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: magnificat; Mary;social inversion; theology of salvation; Kingdom of God; eschatology; biblical exegesis;

Summary/Abstract: The Song of Mary, known as the "Magnificat", as recounted in the Gospel of Luke, addressing its poetic structure, theological themes and social implications. The analysis highlights how Mary expresses her gratitude and praise for divine intervention in her life, while also emphasizing the prophetic aspects of the hymn that foreshadow a divine order of justice and mercy. The central theme of the work is the reversal of social orders—the raising of the humble and the lowering of the mighty—which reflect the nature of God's kingdom as described in Jesus' teachings. The hymn is discussed not only as an expression of Mary's personal experience, but also as an echo of Old Testament promises and a vision of the universality of salvation. The "Magnificat" is presented as a profound eschatological and theological text that articulates the continuing hope in the fulfillment of divine promises for all nations, marking a defining moment in Christian literature and biblical spirituality. This work emphasizes the continued relevance of the Song of Mary as a source of theological inspiration and a model of divine and social engagement for believers of all times.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 40
  • Page Range: 1528-1537
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English
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