The Temple as a Symbol of the Virgin Mary in Medieval Liturgical Hymns and Its Reflection in Images of the Annunciation of the 14th–15th Centuries

The current article seeks two interrelated objectives. First, we will shed light on the Mariological and Christological meanings underlying the saying <i>templum Dei</i> and other similar metaphorical expressions, with which countless medieval liturgical hymns, inspired by the Bible, des...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Author:	José María Salvador-González
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Subjects:	Mariology divine motherhood medieval studies liturgical hymns biblical metaphor symbol
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/12/1446

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