Marian Doctrine and Devotion: The First 300 Years

What did the earliest Christians believe about the Virgin Mary? That's what I'll cover in this video, looking at both orthodox and heterodox groups, as well as written and material evidence. This is the longest and most detailed video yet in my ongoing series on the history of Marian doctrine and devotion. Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimagePre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comVideos Referenced: Protevangelium: https://youtu.be/rgHV-leh6P8?si=cseP3b3EpdPoSqCkDormition/Assumption: https://youtu.be/0ylKNQmE1oE?si=DSHGJLl_yXO75-4JRejecting Mary? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZ-ZK8e17c&list=PLPYmFzsNDDO-WMGWwl6gTofsw_J-k_Bcd&index=4Recommended Secondary Sources: Yale Dura Europos Website: https://duraeuropos.artgallery.yale.edu/Stephen Shoemaker, Mary in Early Christian Faith and DevotionMiri Rubin, Mother of God0:00 Introduction012:28 Ascension of Isaiah06:03 St. Ignatius of Antioch07:38 St. Justin Martyr09:52 Protevangelium of James13:52 St. Irenaeus of Lyons20:23 Gnostics on Mary24:44 Tertullian26:35 St. Clement of Alexandria27:48 Origen of Alexandria30:53 Third Century Summary31:23 Sub Tuum Praesidium36:37 Mary in Early Christian Art40:49 The Book of Mary's Repose43:19 Concluding ThoughtsDisclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.Support the show