Sarah Borden Sharkey’s companion to Edith Stein’s Finite and Eternal Being is a clearly and beautifully written and fascinating read for students, scholars, and indeed anyone with an interest in Stein’s magnum opus. Its three initial essays, shedding light on the work’s argument, its context and its potential contributions to contemporary debates are deeply insightful and highly thought provoking. 'Essay III' could be studied on its own with a view of thinking through the implications of Stein’s work for a renewed understanding of metaphysics as ,first, the philosophy of being.

The close reading of Stein’s text that follows is written by a master whose engagement with the work is long standing. She is unwilling to say things she cannot stand over, so when she is puzzled by Stein’s choices, she will let it shine through. This will facilitate future readings that have the advantage of knowing Borden’s introduction. For these reasons it will be the first port of call for many students of the Stein's work, and it will lay the foundation for many detailed investigations of the problemata listed in Essay III.

Mette Lebech, Maynooth University

An expert guide written by a leading, internationally recognized Edith Stein scholar, this book will lead readers though the intricate, original insights and arguments synthesizing phenomenology and medieval scholastic thought to present a profound sense of the layers of being that constitute reality. Borden Sharkey's work will serve as an important scholarly reference work for those interested in grasping Stein's master work, Finite and Eternal Being. Written with great lucidity and cogency, this work paves the way for a novel understanding of Stein's later philosophy.

Antonio Calcagno, King's University College at Western University

Equipped with a keen grasp of Edith Stein’s thought and extensive knowledge pertaining to Stein studies, Sarah Borden Sharkey articulately navigates Stein’s opus with clear and concise contextual essays, summaries, and occasional commentary and questions posed for further study. Numerous notes and a German glossary add to making this companion a very valuable resource for Stein research for readers of all levels of familiarity with Stein’s writings. This work is undoubtedly a major and much needed contribution to Stein studies!

Marian Maskulak, Professor Emerita, St. John's University

Borden Sharkey’s Companion in hand is a giant step in a very complex terrain, and you can yield much insight from it. Borden Sharkey’s Companion has made a significant contribution to this challenging and necessary book and has admirably amplified Edith Stein’s importance as an original philosopher of depth. We are indebted to Sarah Borden Sharkley for making smooth the path that leads to Stein.

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