Description
Edith Stein, perhaps one of the most controversial women to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, was put to death in Auschwitz, August 9, 1942. Her canonization as a saint and a martyr in 1998 stirred considerable controversy amongst Jews and perplexed many Catholics. Stein converted to Catholicism at the age of 30 but never denied her Jewish background. Stein was an active feminist and philosopher. In this presentation, we will discuss her life and her philosophy.