Dr. Modica provides fascinating biblical and historical information on Mary the mother of Jesus, while considering how the Church has viewed Mary over the centuries. A former Roman Catholic, Modica looks for common ground between Catholics and Evangelicals in embracing Mary as a model disciple.
	JOSEPH MODICA is chaplain at Eastern University and Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. Dr. Modica holds a B.A., Queens College, City University of New York; M.Div, Alliance Theological Seminary, Nyack, NY; M.Phil., Ph.D., New Testament & Early Christianity, Drew University, Madison, NJ.