Modern Carmelite nuns and contemplative identities

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Focusing on the spirituality of modern Catholic contemplative nuns in the Netherlands, this book explores how they crafted their identities as a female spiritual elite within a patriarchal church and society. It delves into the discourses they embraced, providing a contextualized understanding of their unique experiences and perspectives. Through this examination, the work highlights the nuns' contributions to spiritual life and their quest for recognition and agency in a male-dominated environment.