Mariology has always proved an attractive subject to Catholic writers. This fresh and lively study of Our Lady by one of the leading modern theologians speaks in every way to the condition of our time -- theologically, ecumenically, psychologically, humanly, historically. Recent Scripture scholarship is used to intensify and make more real our grasp of Mary in her Jewish and Old Testament setting: the theology of the Redemption enhances Mary's glory by emphasizing its total dependence on that of Christ; a sensitive and humane psychology analyzes th significance and clarifies the value of popular Marian devotion and the visions of Our Lady in modern times.