The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium and Interpretation of Lk 1, 34 as the Expression of the Vow of the Eternal Virginity of Mary
The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium and Interpretation of Lk 1, 34 as the Expression of the Vow of the Eternal Virginity of Mary

Summary/Abstract: In 2015 it was celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Second Vatican Council. In this way the Church wanted to emphasize the importance of the documents published by the Council fathers. The article below has a similar purpose. Therein is intended to show how some of the Lumen gentium Constitution matters, which is one of the most important dogmatic Vaticanum II documents, can influence interpretation of the biblical text. This will be illustrated on the basis of the pericope of Lk 1, 34. According to the so-called traditional hypothesis, Mary’s question is an expression of her eternal vow of virginity. Today, however, many scientists deny such an interpretation. Others, on the contrary, defend it. The discussion continues. Probably the aforementioned Constitution suggests some solution in this matter. And if it is so, then this document has not only a high dogmatic value but also an exegetical value.

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