Consecrated Spirits by Felicity Leng
Many silent and forgotten voices are brought to life in this volume which presents the accumulated wisdom of women mystics, theologians, spiritual directors, poets, visionaries, mothers and activists over eleven centuries. Featured writers include Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Bernadette of Lourdes, Bridget of Sweden, Wendy Beckett, Joan Chittister, and many more, some translated into English for the first time. Their concerns are broad ranging and they reflect on: Prayer, Family life, a woman's lot, suffering, comfort and consolation, women's ministry and its restrictions and more. All these varied voices are linked by a common thread: in every age women have sought authentic spiritual self expression. This anthology is an inspiration for all women today who are seeking opportunity to define and realise their charisma.
"This book introduced me to many writers I will look out for in future; I liked the short biographies which grounded the spiritual insights(...) I found the book was best read in short, meditative chunks; it would be great as an accompaniment to prayer times for both men and women!" -- Alsion Fulford * Home and Family *
"The anthology is a triumph, containing much that will rouse as well as amuse or give cause to ponder." * Methodist Recorder *
"There is never time to read everyting that one wants to or even to know what to read and so this is a good, accessible, reasonably-priced introduction to writings from mystics, poets, diarists, saints and teachers which can be followed up as desired." -- Gloria Street * The Reader *
An excellent new resource to stand beside the well-thumbed copy of "The Virago Book of Spirituality - Of Women and Angels" on my bookshelf. An anthology of spiritual writings by women religious from the earliest times to the present day ... Themes include Community, Politics and Solidarity; Visionaries, Mystics and Contemplatives; Mothering, Healing and Family Relations.'
"With such a range of writers and topics..., there's something for everyone." -- Sister Mary Jean * The Living Church *
"The anthology is a triumph, containing much that will rouse as well as amuse or give cause to ponder." * Methodist Recorder *
"There is never time to read everyting that one wants to or even to know what to read and so this is a good, accessible, reasonably-priced introduction to writings from mystics, poets, diarists, saints and teachers which can be followed up as desired." -- Gloria Street * The Reader *
An excellent new resource to stand beside the well-thumbed copy of "The Virago Book of Spirituality - Of Women and Angels" on my bookshelf. An anthology of spiritual writings by women religious from the earliest times to the present day ... Themes include Community, Politics and Solidarity; Visionaries, Mystics and Contemplatives; Mothering, Healing and Family Relations.'
"With such a range of writers and topics..., there's something for everyone." -- Sister Mary Jean * The Living Church *
FELICITY LENG is an artist, teacher and writer. Educated at the Slade School of Fine Art and in Paris, she has exhibited widely and has taught art and languages in France and England. She currently lives in France.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853119521 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853119520 |
| Title | Consecrated Spirits |
| Author | Felicity Leng |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2011-08-31 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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