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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 ). ---------- **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?** ---------- The following are the similarities between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant as seen in light of Biblical typology (Catholic Interpretation): The Ark ------- - 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 ---- - 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. ---- **Protestants of different denominations are encourage to answer.**
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Nov 19, 2015, 08:25 AM
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