Modern Carmelite nuns and contemplative identities
Shaping spirituality in the Netherlands
- 302 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Focusing on the spirituality of modern Catholic contemplative nuns in the Netherlands, this book explores how they crafted their identities as a female spiritual elite within a patriarchal church and society. It delves into the discourses they embraced, providing a contextualized understanding of their unique experiences and perspectives. Through this examination, the work highlights the nuns' contributions to spiritual life and their quest for recognition and agency in a male-dominated environment.
