Catechism of the Catholic Church §489 — excerpt
Throughout the Old Covenant the mission of many holy women prepared for that of Mary. At the very beginning there was Eve; despite her disobedience, she receives the promise of a posterity that will be victorious over the evil one, as well as the promise that she will be the mother of all the living.
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Whole chapters cited: 1 Samuel 1
Also cites: LG 55