Jacob of Serugh is an extremely important figure within the history of the Syriac tradition. His metrical writings provide some of the most unique expressions of Syriac literature and some of the most interesting exegetical interpretations of the Syriac tradition. Mary, as the mother of Christ, is a frequent figure in the metrical homilies of Jacob, and she occupies an important place within Syriac theology. In the present work, James Puthuparampil provides a survey of the place of Mary within the writings of Jacob. The first chapter of this work serves as an extensive introduction to the life and writings of Jacob, and the following chapters provide examples of Mary in Jacob’s writings and conclusions about Mary’s place within Jacob’s broader theological framework. Puthuparampil also includes a bibliography for further research and an appendix containing a translation of Jacob’s “Homily on the Perpetual Virginity of Mary.”