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$4.78The Story
- Newly revised edition of the biography of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
- Catholic convert and concentration camp victim
- Written by her Prioress at the Cologne Carmel
- Engaging, accessible reflections & a moving portrait of the Carmelite saint & martyr
- Enter the heart of a modern saint
This newly revised edition of the first biography of Edith Stein—written by her prioress at the Cologne Carmel—brings fresh insight into the life of this remarkable saint. Out of print for over 50 years, the original text has been carefully updated with new information and enhanced with scholarly context, while preserving its heartfelt tone: “a wreath of recollections, lovingly woven together.”
This edition includes nine rare photos and draws from a broader body of contemporary literature on Stein as a philosopher, educator, spiritual writer, and Holocaust victim.
Thoughtfully edited for today’s reader, the biography remains engaging and accessible. Scholarly notes and expanded reflections are included in a separate “Gleanings” section, allowing readers to enjoy the narrative without interruption—or to explore deeper background when desired. A moving and informative portrait of St. Edith Stein, this book brings readers closer to the heart of a modern saint.
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- Newly revised edition of the biography of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
- Catholic convert and concentration camp victim
- Written by her Prioress at the Cologne Carmel
- Engaging, accessible reflections & a moving portrait of the Carmelite saint & martyr
- Enter the heart of a modern saint
This newly revised edition of the first biography of Edith Stein—written by her prioress at the Cologne Carmel—brings fresh insight into the life of this remarkable saint. Out of print for over 50 years, the original text has been carefully updated with new information and enhanced with scholarly context, while preserving its heartfelt tone: “a wreath of recollections, lovingly woven together.”
This edition includes nine rare photos and draws from a broader body of contemporary literature on Stein as a philosopher, educator, spiritual writer, and Holocaust victim.
Thoughtfully edited for today’s reader, the biography remains engaging and accessible. Scholarly notes and expanded reflections are included in a separate “Gleanings” section, allowing readers to enjoy the narrative without interruption—or to explore deeper background when desired. A moving and informative portrait of St. Edith Stein, this book brings readers closer to the heart of a modern saint.
