Elijah, Prophet of Carmel
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (722 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0935216308 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 290 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Members of the three monotheistic faiths have always told stories of what the prophet Elijah has done and is still expected to do in sacred history. Carmelites rank him as one of their greatest spiritual models. As the Carmelite Order was founded, achieved its corporate identity, and changed over time, so did its views of its legendary model. It examines the linkage between the Order and the prophet over time.Beginning with the oldest knowledge we have about Elijah, coming from Scripture, Elijah Prophet of Carmel briefly sketches his role in the three faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Elijah is considered their legendary founder and traditional patron. He is perhaps most appreciated by members of the Carmelite Order, known for its contemplative and pastoral orientation. It then turns to what the distant, but influential, Christian antecedents of the Carmelite Order, the desert hermits and the early Fathers, wrote about the zealous man of God. As thoughts from the past about the prophet continue to influence them, both Teresian Carmelites and Carmelites of the Ancient Observance of our times are developing a brand-new tradition of him, the tradition of Elijah's double charism.. Interaction betw
She has published articles on Saints Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross and has made a comparative translation of both recensions of Saint John's The Living Flame of Love. About the Author Jane Ackerman is Associate Professor of Religion at The University of Tulsa.
Its ok. Stinki I concur with the other reviewer, but would add that the study of Elijah was through secular [University of Tulsa] lens.The book is more of a literary review, survey of the three monotheistic religions, devoid of spiritual content, working hard to be inclusive. One wonder if it is going to satisfy anyone. Thus, if you were expecting a Carmelite (calced or discalced) book, by a Carmelite for a Carmelite, you will be disappointed. This is the first of book I've ordered published by ICS that does not fall under "ch. profound reading I had purchased for our 13 yr.old great-grandson but find it a little too heavy for his age, I even found it profound for myself but it's a great spiritual book.. "Recommended with reservations" according to Artist-Writer. This is useful study which fills a gap in an often emotionally-tainted field of Carmelite research. The book is comfortably readable; the scholarship is excellent, but the lack of footnotes is an impediment for anyone who wants to pursue an idea or review sources.
She has published articles on Saints Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross and has made a comparative translation of both recensions of Saint John's The Living Flame of Love. . Jane Ackerman is Associate Professor of Religion at The University of Tulsa