Professor Tim Gray examines the parallels between Scriptural passages about Mary in the New Testament and the ark of the covenant in the Old Testament, particularly the narrative of King David dancing before the ark. Like the ark, Mary holds the presence of God and carries Him to all people, which naturally gives her a prominent place in the life of the Church. Finally, Gray examines the roles the ark of the covenant had in war and as God’s “mercy seat” and shows how Mary fulfills both capacities as the Ark of the New Covenant.
About the Author
Dr. Tim Gray is the President of the Augustine Institute, an MA program in Sacred Scripture and Evangelization & Catechesis in Denver. He is also Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. He holds a PhD in Biblical Studies from Catholic University of America, a Th.M. in Scripture from Duke University, and an M.A. in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. A nationally renowned speaker, Dr. Gray has filmed numerous series for EWTN. He is a partner with Jeff Cavins in The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Catholic Bible study series. Dr. Gray resides in Littleton, Colorado with his wife, Kris, and their son Joseph.
