Do Protestants accept the similarity between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant?
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Catholics believe that Mary is the Ark New Testament and they believe it on a scriptural basis (source ).This is the same stance Orthodoxy has (source ).
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**Do Protestants accept the similarity between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant?**
**If yes, then, that would mean agreeing with Catholic (and Orthodox) interpretation.**
**If not, why not?**
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The following are the similarities between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant as seen in light of Biblical typology (Catholic Interpretation):
The Ark
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- The Ark of the Covenant was overshadowed (Ex. 40:34-35)
- David was rejoicing in the presence of the Ark of the Covenant (2 Sam. 6:16)
- David said, Why did the Ark of the Lord visit me? (2 Sam. 6:9)
Mary
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- Mary was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit (Lk. 1:35)
- John the Baptist leaped for joy in the presence of Mary (Lk. 1:41)
- Elizabeth said, Why did the mother of the Lord visit me?( Lk. 1:43)
Also, the Greek word ἐπισκιάσει was the same Greek word used in the overshadowing of the Ark ( Exodus 40:35 LXX).In the entire Scriptures, only Mary and the Ark were ascribed of that verb.
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**Protestants of different denominations are encourage to answer.**
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