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Edith Stein on the Highest Expression of the Feminine Genius
Edith Stein on the Highest Expression of the Feminine Genius

Author(s): Alexandra Cathey
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: International Étienne Gilson Society
Keywords: Edith Stein; feminine genius; Blessed Virgin Mary; spiritual motherhood; spiritual companionship;

Summary/Abstract: Edith Stein sees the highest expression of the feminine genius in the Blessed Virgin Mary. This article presents (1) Edith Stein’s insights into what it means to walk with Mary and how her imitation provides women a secure path to nurturing a healthy emotional life necessary for fruitful spiritual motherhood and spiritual companionship, and (2) Edith Stein’s life which offers a concrete and relatively recent example of how the imitation of Mary helps women unlock their feminine genius.

  • Issue Year: 8/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 479-494
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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