Thérèse and Martin
Carmel and the Reformation in a New Light
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- English
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Thérèse and Martin
Carmel and the Reformation in a New Light
About This Book
The Carmelite nun Therese of the Child Jesus (1873-1897) lived a contemplative monastic life. Through her writings, she continues to help people who live in completely different contexts to discover that God is always present in the middle of everyday life. Like Martin Luther (1483-1546), Therese clearly distances herself from the idea that we can earn our salvation from God. This book begins by highlighting the extensive similarities between Therese's teaching and Martin Luther's theology. With the help of the three Carmelite Doctors of the Church - Therese of the Child Jesus, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) and John of the Cross (1542-1591) - the discussion develops further, and a receptive ecumenical study is carried out. The overall question is how the Carmelite tradition can enrich the Evangelical-Lutheran tradition in a way that contributes to the renewal of the church. It is argued that such a renewal is of vital importance if people today are to receive the spiritual guidance that they are longing for.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Foreword
- Chapter 1: The Map
- Chapter 2: Thérèse of the Child Jesus and Grace
- Chapter 3: Teresa of Avila and Jesus Christ
- Chapter 4: John of the Cross and Faith
- Chapter 5: The Compass Direction
- Appendix: Ten Themes for Reflection and/or Conversation
- Bibliography