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  1. Immaculate Conception

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    Historical Development and Precursors
    While the formal dogma was defined relatively late, theological contemplation regarding Mary’s unique purity dates back to early Christian thought. Initial conceptualizations often revolved around typological readings of scripture, particularly casting Mary as the counterpart to Eve, the "New Eve" [2]. Early Church Fathers sometimes employed complex symbolic logic to explain [Mary's …