The Canticle of Mary in Luke’s Gospel (Lk 1, 46-55) Its Composition and Intertextual Connections with the Book of Psalms
The Canticle of Mary in Luke’s Gospel (Lk 1, 46-55) Its Composition and Intertextual Connections with the Book of Psalms
Author(s): Daniel AyuchSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Megalynarion; Infancy Gospels; Luke; Hymnology; Magnificat; Mary; Psalter; Psalms; Septuagint;
Summary/Abstract: This article explores the intertextual connections between the Megalynarion and the Book of Psalms, focusing on quotations, allusions, structure, and theology. It examines the strong literary ties between the Megalynarion and the Psalms in terms of genre, terminology, and theological themes. The canticle of Mary in Luke’s Gospel is seen as fulfilling a similar role to that of the Psalms in the Old Testament, as both sets of hymns articulate the believer’s existential interpretation of divine intervention in history. The text serves as a profession of faith, expressed through prayer, reflecting the human response to divine providence.
Journal: Teologia
- Issue Year: 101/2024
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 36-48
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
