Jan Paweł II o Nowej Córze Syjonu
John Paul II About the New Daughter of Zion

Summary/Abstract: In the twentieth century, the theme of Mary the daughter of Zion emerged in theologicaldebate. It appeared in commentaries on the annunciation of Mary. It was inspiredabove all by the prophecies of the Old Testament. The Second Vatican Council portrayedMary as „the exalted daughter of Zion”. Among the popes, John Paul II in particular took an interest in interpreting Mary’s role in the light of God’s covenant with humanity.He called the Mother of the Lord „the new daughter of Zion”. He showed that sucha term reveals a God-Spouse who continues to bestow new love and calls to Messianic joy.Mary-Mother of the Messiah has already participated in such a relationship with God andis a sign of the universal vocation of humanity.

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