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4247 - Women Saints East and West

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Title: Women Saints of East and West Editor(s): Swami Ghanananda, John Steward‑Wallace (foreword by Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit; introduction by Kenneth Walker) ⸻ Description: This anthology brings together inspiring biographies of over 30 women saints from diverse traditions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Judaism, and Sufism. These essays, many originally composed in tribute to Sri Sarada Devi, showcase their spiritual journeys, teachings, and exemplary lives. The collection highlights a wide range: from Indian mystic Saint Mira Bai to Sufi luminary Rabia al‑Adawiyya, medieval Christian figures like Teresa of Ávila, and Jewish visionary Henrietta Szold. Presented with reverence and scholarly care, it illuminates the shared virtues of compassion, devotion, and resilience across cultures . ⸻ Keywords: women saints, cross‑cultural spirituality, Sarada Devi, Mira Bai, Rabia, Teresa of Ávila, Sufi mysticism, devotional biography, gender and faith ⸻ Ideal for: Readers keen on comparative spirituality, students of religious history, and those seeking role models among female mystics and spiritual teachers. ⸻ Age: Teens (15+) and adults—suitable for those with interest in religious biographies and spiritual narratives. ⸻ Theme: Devotion and transcendence, feminine expressions of holiness, interfaith harmony, spiritual role models across cultures. ⸻ Tone: Reverent, respectful, celebratory, and reflective—with a tone that is both informative and devotional (). ⸻ Book Type: Anthology; spiritual biography collection; comparative religion. ⸻ Length: Approximately 275 pages.