Synopses & Reviews
The twentieth anniversary of the beatification of Edith Stein (1891-1942), the accomplished Jewish philosopher who made a spiritual journey from atheism to agnosticism before eventually converting to Catholicism, will be celebrated in 2007. In Edith Stein: Philosopher and Mystic, Josephine Koeppel chronicles the life of this influential saint from her secular youth and entrance into a German monastery to her tragic death at Auschwitz. This accessible work will reward readers of all faiths interested in the life of a remarkable woman who changed the modern conception of sainthood.
About the Author
Josephine Koeppel, O.C.D. is a Discalced Carmelite nun at the monastery in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. She is recognized internationally as an expert on the life and work of Edith Stein.
Table of Contents
1. First Delineation of Edith Stein 2. A Taste of the Spirit 3. Begin as You Mean to Go On 4. The First Gift: Life in a Jewish Family 5. Truth Wears Human Features 6. Gateway to the Future: Göttingen (1913-1916) 7. When Friends are True 8. On With Life 9. This is the Truth10. At the Peak: Truth11. The Night that was Light as Day12. I Will Lead Her to the Desert13. A Door Opens14. A Place Apart15. Pray Always, Meditating Day or Night16. Consider the Lilies17. In the House of the Lord, All My Days18. Sister to Those You Gave Me19. Truth in Final Glory20. Star and Cross in Eternal Light
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