Carmel and the Reformation in a new light Johannesson, Karin 1970- creator author. text bibliography biography oru 2023 2023 monographic eng swe

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xiv, 182 pages ; 23 cm. "The Carmelite nun Therese of the Child Jesus (1873-1897) lived a contemplative monastic life. Through her writings, she continues to help people who live in completely different contexts to discover that God is always present in the middle of everyday life. Like Martin Luther (1483-1546), Therese clearly distances herself from the idea that we can earn our salvation from God. This book begins by highlighting the extensive similarities between Therese's teaching and Martin Luther's theology. With the help of the three Carmelite Doctors of the Church - Therese of the Child Jesus, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) and John of the Cross (1542-1591) - the discussion develops further, and a receptive ecumenical study is carried out. The overall question is how the Carmelite tradition can enrich the Evangelical-Lutheran tradition in a way that contributes to the renewal of the church. It is argued that such a renewal is of vital importance if people today are to receive the spiritual guidance that they are longing for." -- Karin Johannesson ; translated by Gerd Swensson and Mike McCoy ; foreword by Anders Cardinal Arborelius OCD. Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-182). de Lisieux, Saint Thérèse 1873-1897 Luther, Martin 1483-1546 Theology Carmelites History Reformation Influence Réforme (Christianisme) Influence BX3202.3 .J653613 2023 282.092 Joh 2023 1666746193 9781666746198 9781666746204 1666746207 2023280224 YDX 231005 20250627150808.0 23342439 eng