Elijah, Prophet of Carmel Paperback – 1 Jan. 2003

Book came sooner than expected, in good condition, and I'm pleased

I concur with the other reviewer, but would add that the study of Elijah was through secular [University of Tulsa] lens.The book is more of a literary review, survey of the three monotheistic religions, devoid of spiritual content, working hard to be inclusive. One wonder if it is going to satisfy anyone. Thus, if you were expecting a Carmelite (calced or discalced) book, by a Carmelite for a Carmelite, you will be disappointed. This is the first of book I've ordered published by ICS that does not fall under "christian" (e.g. Orthodox, Catholic, etc). The title really should have been published by the University of Tulsa not ICS.

OUTSTANDING

This is useful study which fills a gap in an often emotionally-tainted field of Carmelite research. The book is comfortably readable; the scholarship is excellent, but the lack of footnotes is an impediment for anyone who wants to pursue an idea or review sources.

I had purchased for our 13 yr.old great-grandson but find it a little too heavy for his age, I even found it profound for myself but it's a great spiritual book.