Peter Tyler, Edward Howells, (EDS.) Teresa of Avila: Mystical theology and spirituality in the Carmelite tradition

Abstract

This remarkable collection of ten academic papers was presented at a three-day conference held at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham,  in 2015 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of St. Teresa of Avila’s birth. The book brings together outstanding  contributions, including some from international figures, covering several areas of Teresian research including medieval studies, philosophy, psychology and pastoral and systematic theology. The collection also includes the final contribution to the conference  which was a presentation by three Carmelite nuns who offered a rare insight into their own understanding and experience of living  the ideal that Teresa proposed. This book would make an important addition to any Carmelite or theological library. The studies have  been arranged for this publication in three sections: the context, the impact and the 21st century relevance of Teresa.