Mount Carmel and the Desert Tradition: The Spiritual Heritage of the Carmelite Path

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Sidney Goodwin

Mount Carmel and the Desert Tradition

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The Spiritual Heritage of the Carmelite Path

Sidney Goodwin

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Colloquium Verlag
15 March 2026

History of religion; Christian Churches & denominations; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Christian institutions & organisations

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Mount Carmel and the Desert Tradition offers a sweeping exploration of one of the most profound spiritual lineages in Christian history. From the dramatic biblical story of the prophet Elijah confronting the prophets of Baal to the emergence of the Carmelite hermits in the Holy Land, the book traces the development of a contemplative tradition that has shaped the spiritual life of the Church for nearly two millennia. Blending historical scholarship with theological insight, it reveals how the mountain of Carmel became a symbol of the soul's ascent toward God.

Drawing upon biblical sources, patristic writings, medieval chronicles, and the mystical works of saints such as Teresa of Ávila, John of the Cross, Thérèse of Lisieux, and Edith Stein, the book presents a rich narrative of contemplation, prayer, and spiritual transformation. Each chapter illuminates a different dimension of the Carmelite heritage-from the early desert tradition and the rule of Saint Albert to Marian devotion, mystical theology, and the global expansion of Carmelite spirituality.

Written from a traditional Catholic perspective yet grounded in rigorous historical research, this work invites readers to rediscover the timeless wisdom of the contemplative life. It demonstrates how the ancient desert tradition remains strikingly relevant in the modern world, offering a path toward interior peace amid the noise and distractions of contemporary culture.

Both scholarly and accessible, this book will appeal to historians, theologians, students of spirituality, and all readers seeking a deeper understanding of the contemplative dimension of the Christian faith. More than a historical study, it is an invitation to encounter the enduring message of Mount Carmel: that in silence and prayer the human heart can discover the transforming presence of God.

By: Sidney Goodwin
Imprint: Colloquium Verlag
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9798233797170
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 15 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active