Catherine of Siena: Spiritual Development in Her Life and Teaching - Couverture souple

McDermott OP., Fr. Thomas

 
9780809145478: Catherine of Siena: Spiritual Development in Her Life and Teaching
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0809145472 ISBN 13 : 9780809145478
Editeur : Paulist Press International,U.S., 2008

Synopsis

Although Catherine of Siena was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970, relatively little attention has been given to her mystical thought, particularly in the English-speaking world. The Dialogue, the famous compendium of her mature thought, is difficult to understand owing to its interruptions, repetitions, overlapping arguments, imagery and undefined terms. Thomas McDermott breaks new ground in his systematic presentation of Catherine's teachings. Drawing on the Dialogue and also on Catherine's 381 letters and prayers, he explains clearly her principal teachings in relation to spiritual development, and identifies Catherine's possible sources as well as her areas of originality. By examining Catherine's life and mystical experiences, McDermott shows how she herself grew spiritually and how her growth corresponds to her later teaching on the "three stairs" on the "bridge of Christ crucified." Finally, the author puts forward what he regards as the fundamental message of Catherine's life and teaching. Students of mysticism and spirituality will find this book a trustworthy guide through the incredibly rich mysticism of one of the 14th century's most amazing women.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Thomas McDermott, OP, who holds an STD in spiritual theology from the Angelicum in Rome, is assistant professor of spirituality and associate director of formation at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, and adjunct professor of spirituality at the Aquinas Institute of Theology, Saint Louis.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The first systematic introduction to Catherine of Sienas mystical thought in English.

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Éditeur
Paulist Press International,U.S.
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0809145472
ISBN 13 
9780809145478
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
368
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