The Mystical Space of Carmel: A Commentary on the Carmelite Rule (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789042907737)

Mount Carmel, viewed as a holy place by Jews, Christians and Muslims, is where the prophet Elijah is venerated. For many centuries hermits have followed his example and monks regard him as their Father. During the crusades, around 1200 A.D., a small group of hermits settled around the spring of Elijah to lead a contemplative life there in silence and solitude. To the first Carmelites this geographic location was a mystical space in which to live in the presence of God alone. Albert, patriarch of Jerusalem, gave them a life rule (1206-1214) which, at the time of their expulsion by the Saracens in 1247, was adapted to new circumstances by pope Innocent IV. In consequence, the mystical space of Carmel with its contemplative life is experienced wherever they are given a place and God calls them. The commentary presents the Carmel as a spiritual model which is ideally suited as accompaniment on the spiritual journey of all who know themselves called to a life in God's presence in the desert of their life.

Author: K. Waaijman
ISBN-10: 9042907738
ISBN-13: 9789042907737
Publisher: Peeters
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1999
Pages: 279
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 0.60d