are there dissertations on von speyr?
Yes, as far as I have been able to find, there are five dissertations (one of which is my own) that have been completed on Adrienne von Speyr's writings. They are:
Berg, Blaise R. "Christian Marrige according to Adrienne von Speyr," S.T.D. diss., Lateran Pontifical University, John Paul II Institute of Studies on Marriage and Family, Rome, 2003.
Matro, Justin. “Christian Suffering in the Spiritual Writings of Adrienne von Speyr.” S.T.D. diss., Gregorian Pontifical University, Rome, 1999.
Schiettecatte, J. “Disponibilité aimante: L’attitude d’amour johannique chez Adrienne von Speyr à la lumière de l’exégèse contemporaine.” S.T.D. diss., Teresianum Pontifical University, Rome, 1998.
Schmidt, William. “The Sacrament of Confession as Sequela Christi in the Writings of Adrienne von Speyr.” S.T.D. diss., Lateran Pontifical University, John Paul II Institute of Studies on Marriage and Family, Rome, 1999.
Sutton, Matthew. "The Gate of Heaven Opens to the Trinity: The Trinitarian Mysticism of Adrienne von Speyr." Ph.D. diss., Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 2007.
I have heard of others in process and look forward to promoting more dissertations on von Speyr's vast theological and mystical work.
Dr. Matthew Lewis Sutton
Reader Comments (6)
I am new to reading Adrienne von Speyr, I read balthasar for a class and loved it so I want to know about this woman that helped shape hos brillance. Where should I start.
Dear Mr. Johnson,
Thank you for your response and my apologies for not responding sooner. Ah, the world of von Balthasar brings many joys, including an introduction to the world of Adrienne von Speyr (and I often think that von Balthasar intended it that way).
If you would like to know more about Adrienne von Speyr, I could recommend a few things.
First, you could look at the book's list of my top ten favorite von Speyr books and tolle lege. Try perhaps Handmaid of the Lord or the first volume of her commentary on the Gospel of John, The Word Became Flesh.
Second, von Balthasar's book, First Glance at Adrienne von Speyr, is also a good place to begin. It is a sometimes difficult entry into reading Adrienne von Speyr if you are not used to von Balthasar, but if you love von Balthasar (as I do) it would be another great place to start.
Third, I entered into reading Adrienne von Speyr through her autobiography, My Early Years. It is really a delightful story of her childhood and her early adult life.
So that should help you get started. Enjoy the entrance into world of von Speyr and perhaps visit this website for your continued encounter with her.
pax et bonum,
Dr. Sutton
Just in case this helps... especially the secondary bibliography.
PRIMARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
Cfr. HANS URS VON BALTHASAR, Bibliographie 1925-1990 (Neu bearbarteit und ergänzt von Cornelia Capol), Johannes Verlag Einsiedeln, Freiburg 1990.
SECONDARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
Cfr. http://homepage.bluewin.ch/huvbslit/
Dear Don Jeffry,
Thank you for your comment. I am aware of these two excellent sources. I am also aware of your very well done site on Hans Urs von Balthasar. Please consider adding vonspeyr.net to your links list. Best wishes and let's keep in touch.
Yours,
Dr. Sutton
Much to my dismay, I had forgotten to include Blaise Berg's dissertation in the original posting. I have corrected this. I heartily recommend his work.
My sincere apologies for not acknowledging it sooner.
Yours,
Dr. Sutton
This is a update for don Jeffry:
Hans Urs von Balthasar. Bibliographie (1925-2005). Neu bearbeitet und ergänzt von Cornelia Capol und Claudia Müller, Johannes Verlag, Freiburg 2005, 223 S. - ISBN 3-89411-029-5
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