For the fourth volume in this series the Editor has chosen articles about the recently beatified Carmelite nun and philosopher convert, Sr Teresa Benedicta of the Cross/Edith Stein. Six author examine her life, thought, martyrdom and beatification. Included is the full text of the homily given by Pope John Paul II at the beatification ceremonies in Cologne on May 1, 1987.
Under the general heading “Teresian Culture” the reader will find reflection papers submitted to the General Chapter of Discalced Carmelites (1985) about the place of cultural role models and conditions in the Order’s life today; plus four timely essays about Teresa of Jesus in relation to Julian of Norwich, C.G. Jung, and others.