Valuable for academic study of Catholic spirituality and mysticism; too specialized and uneven for general theological libraries.
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More informationAn anthology of modern Catholic spiritual writings featuring 19 volumes on figures like Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, John Henry Newman, and lesser-known mystics. The collection is academically oriented with three standard works but many specialized volumes. Quality is uneven with strong resources mixed with niche selections.
Strengths
- Broad coverage of modern Catholic spiritual writers from 16th-20th centuries
- Includes standard works by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and John Henry Newman
Limits
- Uneven quality with many specialized volumes of limited appeal
- Primarily academic focus with little practical application for general readers