Edith Stein

著者について

Edith Stein, also known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, was a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Carmelite nun. She was born on October 12, 1891, in Wrocław and showed an early interest in philosophy and literature. Stein studied under renowned philosophers, including Edmund Husserl, and developed a profound understanding of phenomenology. Her philosophical writings explore the nature of human existence and the relationship between faith and reason.

Stein's life took a dramatic turn with her conversion to Christianity in 1922, leading her to embrace the Catholic faith deeply. She entered the Carmelite convent in Cologne in 1933, adopting the name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Her commitment to her faith and her intellectual pursuits continued until her arrest by the Nazis in 1942, which ultimately led to her martyrdom at Auschwitz. Edith Stein is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church and as a symbol of courage and faith amidst persecution.