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JOHN THE DIVINE, DISCOURSE OF

An apocryphal Greek narrative told by John concerning the death and bodily assumption (or dormition) of the “all-holy glorious mother of God and ever-virgin Mary.” It is the standard Greek version of the apocryphal Assumption of the Virgin. The many assumption accounts of Mary originated around the 4th century c.e. and have made a profound impact on both the Eastern and Western forms of Christianity. The “Assumption of the Virgin” was affirmed as an official doctrine by the Roman Catholic Church in 1950.

In this narrative Gabriel announces to Mary that her request for departure from the world will be answered. The apostles, both living and dead, are summoned to visit Mary, offer this assistance and receive her blessing. Jesus comes to take her spirit to paradise, her body is placed in a new tomb in Gethsemane, and three days later her body is taken to heaven. Mary is presented as an important link between the Trinity and humanity.

Kenneth J. Archer







Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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