Edith Stein

: verdade e cruz : caminho de procura e ponto de encontro

Abstract

The present dissertation assumes, as underlying intention, to highlight the life of Edith Stein, later, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, inserted in the context and authentic and historical contours, starting from her writings. Through a schematized biographical analysis, it is intended to observe life, in a holistic way, which is rehearsed in the concrete of human history, situating, the case of Edith, in the first half of the twentieth century. Its existence fits into the environment
and scenario of two World Wars and, at the same time, we are witnessing profound cultural and social changes, in Europe and in the world, which will lay the foundations for today's society.
At this juncture, Edith Stein, an avid seeker of answers, turns the truth into a path of search, a journey of mission and faith, which prompts us to put the eternal and unchanging question: What is truth? This question suggests another: What seeks those who seek the truth? Edith got the right answers, irrefutable and desired, by her eager passion to discover them. In line with the demand for truth, the cross emerges and distinguishes itself as a meeting point at the different moments of Edith Stein's life, transforming her into a scientist of the Cross, which inspired, guided and led her to experience Martyrdom as an epilogue of the Cross. True example and witness of Love.

Date of Award	20 Dec 2021
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Maria Isabel Pereira Varanda (Supervisor)