Before the Living God

Name: Before the Living God
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780860124399
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By Ruth Burrows OCD

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Before the Living God by Ruth Burrows is a deeply personal memoir that delves into the spiritual journey of a Carmelite nun. It explores her quest for divine connection and the struggle to maintain faith amidst the challenges of monastic life. Through her introspective reflections, the book offers poignant insights into the search for God and the essence of true devotion.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to intimate spiritual journeys and the profound exploration of faith and devotion. Ruth Burrows shares her deep personal insights and reflections, offering a candid and heartfelt account of her life dedicated to understanding the divine. If you're interested in memoirs that delve into the contemplative life and personal spiritual quests, this narrative might resonate with you deeply.

Before the Living God

An autobiography of Ruth Burrows - the account of a life empty of outward incident after her early years, but rich with her own spiritual growth. It writes of the Christian's relationship with others and with God, of prayer, of the life of the Spirit.

Ruth Burrows' autobiography: the account of a life rich with spiritual growth.

Description

Ruth Burrows is a Carmelite nun, and the author of three outstanding books on prayer - Essence of Prayer, Guidelines for Mystical Prayer and Interior Castle Explored (all published by Continuum).

Before the Living God is her autobiography - the account of a life empty of outward incident after her early years, but rich with her own spiritual growth. She writes of the Christian's relationship with others and with God, of prayer, and of the life of the Spirit.

She presents these ideals in no abstract way, but in the intimately personal terms of one individual's - her own - struggle to live them to the full.

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Before the Living God by Ruth Burrows OCD is celebrated for its deep self-reflection and insight. The reissue has been praised as a favourite due to its introspective and authentic narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780860124399

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Burns & Oates Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 128

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Royalty & Religion Biographies Ruth Burrows OCD

About the Author

Ruth Burrows is a Carmelite Nun from Quidenham in Norfolk, UK. She is the author of a number of bestselling books including Guidelines for Mystical Prayer and Essence of Prayer.