Approaches to Teaching Teresa of Avila and the Spanish Mystics by Alison Weber

Approaches to Teaching Teresa of Avila and the Spanish Mystics by Alison Weber

The writings of Teresa of Ávila and the Spanish mystics, most notably John of the Cross and Luis de León, aroused passionate responses when they were composed. Though today's students realize that religious beliefs have wide-ranging consequences, they are presented with particular challenges in studying the Spanish mystics because of their unfamiliarity with the linguistic, social, and religious history of early modern Spain. This volume is designed to help instructors elicit students' curiosity, sympathy, and appreciation for writings that can at first seem alien or confusing. Part 1, "Materials," recommends accessible editions and translations; print, electronic, and visual resources; background and critical studies; and sources on the philosophical and theological responses to the Spanish mystics. Part 2, "Approaches," presents methods for teaching the historical contexts of and various theoretical perspectives on the mystics' works. Contributors consider these authors in relation to Islamic and Jewish mysticism, the traditions of women's writing, feminism, theology, and autobiography. They also recommend ways to teach particular texts in different kinds of courses and institutions.

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ISBN 13	9781603290234
ISBN 10	1603290230
Title	Approaches to Teaching Teresa of Avila and the Spanish Mystics
Author	Alison Weber
Series	Approaches To Teaching World Literature 109
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Modern Language Association of America
Year published	2009-01-30
Number of pages	297
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