EDITH STEIN
The Hidden Life

     By Edith Stein, translated by Waltraut Stein, Ph.D. Shorter spiritual writings on prayer, liturgy, and the spirit of Carmel, with 5 photos and index.

ISBN 0-935216-17-0 ICS Code: HL 156 pages, paper, $9.95.

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     This is an inspiring collection of Edith Stein's shorter spiritual writings, many available for the first time in English translation. They were composed during her final years, often at the request of her Carmelite superiors. Here the noted philosopher, Catholic feminist, and convert shares her reflections on prayer, liturgy, the lives of holy women, the spirit of Carmel, the mystery of the Christian vocation, and the meaning of the cross in our lives. These essays, poems, and dramatic pieces offer readers a unique glimpse into the hidden inner life of one of the twentieth century's most remarkable women.The book includes 5 photos and index.


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     "These pieces serve to reveal Edith's spiritual development, especially in Carmel."
- Review for Religious