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Summary: Readable, scholarly, sincere
Review: Dr. Hahn has written a truly FINE work with "Hail, Holy Queen." It is an easy read packed with scriptural, historical, and common-sense insights into Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus, the Mother of God. After reading only the first few chapters, anyone can see that this man knows his Bible! This book is fine scriptural scholarship. Hahn is not swayed by the Protestant critiques of Catholic teaching on Mary, which are often the result of a narrow knowledge of Jewish heritage, history, and the Bible, and derive from a shallow understanding of Scripture. Not here. As a former Calvinist Protestant, Hahn has thought twice about what he's writing.
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Summary: Hahn makes Mary so real & true, while Scripture comes alive
Review: I just got back from the eleventh Catholic Family Conference in Long Beach, where my wife and I got to hear Scott Hahn give three talks based on this book. Afterwards, we bought it and read it to each other on the drive home to Fresno. What an amazing book.We marveled at the connections and insights, laughed at the wordplays, and ended our trip by praying the most heartfelt and moving Rosary ever! My wife and oldest daughter took turns looking up every bible verse he mentioned, and then read each one aloud. How else to say it? This book makes Mary SO real and true and beautiful, at the same time it makes Scripture really come alive.
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Summary: GOOD BOOK but compare it with the bible
Review: interesting book but with all religious works you must compare the contents to the only book inspired by God himself, the Bible. Yes buy this book from amazon and read it, it is put together nice but read the holy bible and buy that now from amazon as well. As a former catholic of 31 years i can tell you the way to heaven is through Jesus Christ NOT the virgin mary- this is not my opinion it is the word of God. You should purchase (from amazon of course) A vhs movie titled "messages from heaven" (eternal productions, copyrite 2000 / ISBN# 1-57341-119-1 which is an investigation into the catholic dogmas and messages from a spirit claiming to be mary as they compare to gods word. You will be shocked at the deception the catholic church has fallen for , totally disregarding the warnings in the bible. Check amazon first for the video, any problems email me for assistance.
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Summary: Mary as the Ultimate Mother.
Review: If anyone querying the Catholic faith has ever wondered why Blessed Mother Mary is revered in her own right, this book explains it all. As anyone who has ever read Dr. Hahn knows, he knows his Revelations. And he relates that biblical book to the Old and New Testaments showing, historically, how Mary was, is, and ever will be the ultimate mother of us all. In his inimitable way, Dr. Hahn allows the average lay reader to understand and find faith and reverence for Mary. This is excellent reading for anyone researching Catholic belief, and a wonderful renewal for Catholics themselves.
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Summary: The Best theology reading I've had in years!
Review: Hail, Holy Queen may be Dr. Hahn's best work yet! It is exceptionally rare to discover a scholar who is passionate, knowledgeable, and practical. Dr. Hahn brings to light how the Bible just radiates Marian Doctrines in the most exciting way I've every encountered. Hail, Holy Queen is the best theology reading I've had in years! Dr. Hahn's near detective style of writing really hooks the reader in. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down! His new book is also very readable. While it is a first class work of scholarship, you do not have to hold an advanced theology degree to understand it. This book has greatly increased my love for the Blessed Mother like nothing else has!
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Summary: Hahn at his Best
Review: Not since "Pootie Tang" have I read such a heartfelt, witty, and, above all, enlightening novel. Hahn really "nailed" the ending without "crossing" any religious barriers. It made me laugh, cry, and smile in ecstacy! I wonder what's next for Jebus...?
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Summary: This is a Scholar?
Review: In Hahn's book he has the scene from the wedding at Cana. In it he has Jesus say to Mary, "What do you have to do with me." THAT'S NOT WHAT THE SCRIPTURE SAYS. It says, "What does this have to do with me." He mistranslates the scripture to launch into a discussion of Mary's relationship with Jesus. Mary has a very special relationship with Jesus. The scritpure supports that. It's not necessary to change words to say what we want it to.
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Summary: Enlightening & entertaining for any open-minded Christian
Review: Popular professor and apologist Scott Hahn offers a spirited, colorful defense of the Blessed Mother. Using the exegetical skills he honed as an evangelical Protestant, the author grounds the Church's Marian doctrine in Scripture. Far from finding her a biblical aberration, Hahn portrays Mary as prefigured in the Old and revealed in the New Testament. Of particular interest to this reviewer was a discussion of the ancient Near Eastern practice of honoring the "mother of the king" as the embodied continuity of the dynasty. The Davidic king bows to his mother (1 Kg 2:19) and honors her requests not out of obligation, but out of filial love. The queen mother would intercede before the king on behalf of his subjects. It is not hard to understand why this monarchical imagery was transferred to Mary and her Son even though the idea may seem quaint to moderns who are unfamiliar with the ways of ancient royalty. Hahn is only slightly less compelling when he writes of the Church Fathers' teachings on Mary. His patristics are solid and well-catalogued; it's just that his biblical exegesis is a tough act to follow. If you're among the growing legions who've enjoyed Hahn's high-energy presentations in person or on tape, you'll be glad to know that his joy of discovery come through loud and clear on the printed page. Indeed, probably the book's best gift is its joyful spirit. Hahn obviously revels in his discovery of Mary and her gifts to the Church. At the same time, he writes humbly and avoids being the agressive proselytizer. "Though the answers are all available to us, no one is ever in full possession of them." That advice helps to make the book palatable, even inviting, to non-Catholic readers, who, like this reviewer, may approach its subject with a certain guardedness. Every Christian who approaches this work with an open heart and mind will find here, at the very least, an enlightening, exhortative and downright entertaining reading experience.
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Summary: A bit of a let-down
Review: As a life-long Protestant, I became interested in the conversion stories of several folks -- Hahn in particular. I read his books with great interest. I was waiting for this one. The last theological topic that bothered me about Catholicism was Mary's elevated status, and the fact that, of all the traditions handed down, either by the Catholic Church or by the Protestants, this is the one dogma that has the least Scriptural support. What I was hoping for was the same methodical and logical argument that Mr. Hahn had made in his previous books. That was not found here. In previous works, Hahn built a case for Catholicism precept upon precept, logically and consistantly; in this work he leans to mysticism and experience. I am astounded at the Baptist minister above who says that he is seeking to convert, based on this work. I am equally uncomfortable with the sentiments expressed in other reviews to the effect that Hahn sought to deceive. I don't think that is the case, although I do feel the emphasis on Mary dilutes the Gospel in a negative way. Sorry, this Protestant stays in the fold. With a new-found respect for the Catholic expression of Christianity, I will admit -- which is a positive, I suppose. It is only for Hahn's warm and witty style that I gave this book two stars -- if I rated it for theology alone, it would have only one.
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Summary: Handy Introduction
Review: I give this book 5 stars though it is by no means a total Maryology. One reviewer complained that there were no footnotes and gave the book 1 star. This leads me to suspect that he didn't read the book all the way through. The references are in the back though I agree with that reviewer's sentiment about a need for references. I find this book to be a very good introduction to Maryology especially for Protestants because of it's stubburness in biblicity and it's size and readability ( Could be read in one sitting) What Dr. Hahn manages to convey is that if Protestants object to understanding Mary as the fufillment of the ark of the covenant they are not disagreeing with a Catholic interpretation but rather with the Inspired authors Luke and John. Hahn sneaks in many of his favorite topics about Covenant. This book is also good for Catholics just learning the faith because it packs alot of basics into a larger framework. Read this in tandem with Ignace de la Potterie'S "Mary In the Mystery of the Covenant" and another good read about the history of Marian devotion and doctrine is Jaroslav Pelikan's "Mary through the Centuries" These last two titles may be a bit more acedemic but if you are still hungry after "Hail Holy Queen" it may be time to dive deep.
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