Antoine E. Nachef studied Philosophy and Theology at the Gregorian
University in Rome. Earning his Licentiate at Weston School of Theology in Boston and his
Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the International Marian Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio,
he is the author of Mary: Virgin-Mother in the Thought of the Cappadocian Fathers (Dayton,
OH: Anderson Print & Copy, 1997); The Mystery of the Trinity in the Theological Thought of
Pope John Paul II (New York: Peter Lang, 1999); and Mary's Pope: John Paul II, Mary and
the Church Since Vatican II (Ashland, OH: Sheed & Ward, 2000).
Reviews
"Mary's Faith: Taken from the Second Vatican council and the writings of Pope Paul VI
and Pope John Paul II, Mary's continuing role as a model of strength in character and faith is
explored in The Faith of Mary: Vatican II Insights on the Humanity of Mary. Scholarly in
tone, the book by Antoine E. Nachef explains the beginnings of Marian devotion, and how her strength
of character and faith helped to sustain her when it seemed like God's promise wouldn't be
realized as she stood at the foot of the cross. And yet, she believed. Each of the documents takes
a different look at the Mother of God, and each is explored for deeper meaning of how her deep
conviction sustained her through the difficult times. Comes with a 16-page bibliography and is
well-footnoted." --Crux of the News, November 18, 2002
"Nachef is well-qualified to write about his chosen subject having been educated internationally
at excellent institutions of higher learning. He is also the author of several other books on
Mary and recent theological developments. This book looks at Mary as the perfect model for all
who lead lives that are "pilgrimages of faith." Nachef does this by looking at recent theology
to make Mary's faith more applicable to our modern lives. Chapter one looks at the discussions
and resultant documents of the Second Vatican Council, particularly Lumen Gentium to see
how the Council Fathers treated Mary from a dogmatic, pastoral and ecumenical point of reference.
Chapter two is titled "Pope Paul VI: Mary the perfect realization of human existence." This is
a commentary on the Pope's Apostolic Exhortation, Marialis Cultus. In this document,
Paul VI faithfully reflects on the Church's traditional theology and reaches the modern mentality
of his contemporaries. Catholics today are all very aware of the current Pope's devotion to Mary.
His Mariology has been expressed in countless documents and seen in his private devotion and
prayer life. Indeed, Nachef has written an entire book on John Paul II and Mary. Chapter three
of the present book somewhat condenses and brings together the essential elements of the Pope's
thinking about Mary. Redemptoris Mater is analyzed and commented on to give a good
understanding to the reader. This is an excellent book on recent mariological developments. It
is written with knowledge and many insights are offered. The bibliography is broad and extensive.
The work is a good addition to library shelves and it will also be enjoyed by many to further
deepen their love and devotion to Our Blessed Mother." --Arnold Rzepecki
in Catholic Library World
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