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by: Hans Urs Von Balthasar, Dennis D. Martin
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 200
EAN: 9780898701487
ISBN: 0898701481
Label: Ignatius Press
Manufacturer: Ignatius Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 500
Publication Date: 1992-11
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Sales Rank: 532615
Studio: Ignatius Press
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Rating: - An unusual treatise on sanctity
This is one of the best books I have read on a saint, and in this case Von Balthasar writes about two saints, not just one. His chapter on Therese's "Little Way" is outstanding (and can be found online...that's how I discovered this wonderful book). I especially enjoyed the chapter entitled "Shadows", in which the author squarely addresses the issue of weaknesses often retained by true saints. This book is not for those who wish to hold on to a plaster image of sanctity, in which holiness is removed ... Read More
Rating: - Therese and ELizabeth
These combined works of von Balthasar on two Carmelite nuns, St. Therese of Lisieux and Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity, offers exceptional insights to their particular spiritualities and their role in the Church. The part focusing on Therese is perhaps best read with an already established knowlege of the saint. Be prepared to totally change the way you think of the "Little Flower"! This is probably not a good book for those just becoming familiar with Therese, but for those who have read nearly ... Read More
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