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Brings together the thought of liberation theologian Gustavo Gutierrez and Christian philosopher Simone Weil to present a unique vision that can speak of both the reality of suffering and the desire for mystical experience.

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The key to the book's importance is twofold: Nava's presentation of two figures-Weil and Gutierrez-who have not been written about together at any length heretofore. The second value is his scrupulous threading in of classical materials from the history of mysticism. No one book combines the materials that Nava has done with such seeming ease. His is an illuminating read that combines two elements-mysticism and prophetic tradition-and situates the intellectual contribution of Weil and Gutierrez-with accessible style and intelligent commentary. - Clare B. Fischer, author of Of Spirituality: A Feminist Perspective

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Alexander Nava is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Arizona.

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