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The Gospel Mysticism of Ruth Burrows: Going to God with Empty Hands
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British author and Carmelite nun Ruth Burrows has been one of the most popular, prolific and revered spiritual writers of the past halfcentury. This pivotal book systematically explores Burrowss thought and writings. In addition to firstperson live interviews with Burrows, the author mines a rich collection of unpublished writings and personal correspondence. Acclaimed by reviewers as the most comprehensive, readable introduction to Ruth Burrows presently available, this book is also an important contribution to the field of spirituality and mysticism and will become the textbook for Burrows studies and her spirituality. Includes an appendix, index, bibliography and full listing of writings by Ruth Burrows.One of the most popular and revered spiritual writers of the past halfcentury, the British author and Carmelite nun Ruth Burrows writes not as a detached observer of either the Christian journey or the Carmelite tradition, but through the lens of her lifetime of lived experience as a contemplative Carmelite nun in the 21st century. In the words of emeritus archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, this gives Burrows understanding of and writings on prayer a very rare degree of honesty and realism, making her one of the most challenging and deep exponents in our time of the Carmelite tradition.The Gospel Mysticism of Ruth Burrows presents for the first time a thorough synthesis of her thought. It is addressed to a wide range of readers, first of all to those interested in Burrowss spirituality, but also anyone who wants to trace the graced unfolding of the Christian spiritual life. For readers just discovering Burrows, the book is a helpful roadmap to navigate the ideas she develops through her writings. It will have special appeal to anyone interested in exploring Carmelite spirituality.In addition to systematically exploring Burrowss thought and writings, Australian theologian and author Michelle Jones mines a rich collection of unpublished writings, including personal correspondence, and lives interviews with Ruth Burrows at her Carmelite monastery in the UK.
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