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John seems to tap a Hebrew political tradition to show Mary in an exalted role.
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niting John's portrayal of Mary at the
wedding at Cana (the beginning of
Jesus' earthly ministry) and at the
foot of the cross (the end) is what we
might call "the theme of the royal
mother." John stresses Mary's maternal
relationship to Jesus; his use of the term
"mother of Jesus" seems to convey a
certain reverence, much as it does in
Luke's portrayal of the nascent Church
gathered in the upper room, waiting for
the coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts
1:14).