Essays on Woman

Essays on Woman is a compilation of seven self-containedessays presented in various settings by Edith Stein duringher years as a Catholic laywoman and academic. Arrangedthematically rather than chronologically, they present asynthesis of her teachings on woman s nature, challenges andopportunities, including female education and professionalopportunities; spirituality; the church, woman and youth;and woman s value in national life. This second,revised edition includes textual corrections, important newsupplementary data, and previously unavailable material onthe spirituality of the lay and religious woman. Includes topical and place index and editors introductionsfor both editions.