The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology states: “The Catholic notions of the ‘ mother of God ’ and of the ‘ queen of heaven, ’ though later than the N [ew] T [estament], point to much earlier religio - historical roots in the East....
The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology nendib: „Katoliiklik arusaam ’ Jumalaemast ’ ja ’ taeva kuningannast ’, mis on küll Uuest Testamendist hilisem, viitab palju varasematele ajaloolis - religioossetele juurtele Idas....