Description
María desvelada (Mary Revealed)
Book Summary
In "María desvelada," Islamic scholar Yaratullah Monturiol and her collaborators propose a deep and novel exploration of the figure of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Moving away from conventional accounts, the book draws upon diverse and accredited textual sources, such as the Church Fathers, textual criticism of the Gospels in Aramaic, the Protoevangelium of James, and early Christian texts from Japan. Based on this research, the author develops a thesis that harmonizes Quranic episodes with these sources, offering an enriched, multidisciplinary vision of one of the most emblematic figures in the Judeo-Christian and Islamic tradition.
What is it about?
The work delves into essential aspects of Mary's life and context that have been little explored. Through rigorous analysis, the author highlights her childhood placement in the Temple of Jerusalem, her deep training in Judaic wisdom, and the covenant established between four key figures: Zechariah, John, Mary, and Jesus. The book also incorporates a review of Marian dogmas from the perspective of feminist theology, offering a critical and updated outlook. The result is a thesis that seeks to harmonize episodes from the Quran with early Christian sources, proposing an interreligious dialogue surrounding the figure of Mary.
Main Topics
- Historical and theological analysis of the figure of Mary in Christianity and Islam.
- Textual criticism of the Gospels in Aramaic and apocryphal sources such as the Protoevangelium of James.
- Revision of Marian dogmas from the perspective of feminist theology.
- Interreligious dialogue and harmonization of Quranic episodes with early Christian tradition.
- Historical and spiritual context of Mary in the Temple of Jerusalem and her training in Judaic wisdom.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in comparative theology, Islamic and Christian studies, as well as those seeking a critical and renewed perspective on the figure of Mary. It is especially relevant for academics, students of religion, and anyone with an intellectual curiosity about the common roots and dialogues between the Abrahamic traditions. It will also be of interest to those who wish to explore feminist approaches in the reinterpretation of religious dogmas.
What this book contributes
- A comprehensive and unconventional vision of Mary, based on diverse historical and textual sources.
- An analysis that builds bridges between Christianity and Islam, showing unexpected points of connection.
- A critical perspective that incorporates feminist theology to review established dogmas.
- Access to information from little-known texts, such as those of early Christianity in Japan.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Monturiol, Yaratullah
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: OTHER BELIEF SYSTEMS
- Collection: MANDALA
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition Date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 150
- Weight: 216 g
Editorial Review
"María desvelada" is a work that stands out for its rigorous and multidisciplinary approach, offering a reading that invites us to rethink a central figure from new perspectives. Its main value lies in its ability to integrate diverse and often ignored sources, proposing an interreligious dialogue that enriches the understanding of both Christianity and Islam. It is recommended reading for those seeking a deep and non-dogmatic analysis, far removed from simplified accounts.