Mystical Theology and Reform of the Carmelite Order - Test
  • 1. Which of the following is a main theme of mysticism in Carmelite spirituality?
A) Theological debate
B) Scriptural analysis
C) Union with God
D) Community service
  • 2. What does the term 'Carmel' refer to in the context of the Carmelite Order?
A) A mountain in Israel
B) A type of prayer
C) A sacred text
D) A feast day
  • 3. Which mystical work focuses on the stages of spiritual development?
A) The Book of Life
B) The Guide for the Perplexed
C) The Treatise on Prayer
D) The Ladder of Perfection
  • 4. The Carmelite Order is part of which larger family of religious traditions?
A) The mendicant orders
B) The monastic orders
C) The clerical orders
D) The military orders
  • 5. What is the role of the Virgin Mary in Carmelite spirituality?
A) She is seen as a distant figure.
B) She is not emphasized.
C) She is viewed as the Mother and model of the Order.
D) She is only mentioned during feasts.
  • 6. What does 'Carmelite' mean in its literal sense?
A) Of Mount Carmel
B) Of the desert
C) Of the city
D) Of the vine
  • 7. What is the key focus in the teachings of the Carmelite Order?
A) Scholastic theology
B) Community service and charity
C) Prayer and contemplation
D) Active ministry and preaching
  • 8. What does 'Liturgy of the Hours' refer to in Carmelite tradition?
A) A special form of meditation.
B) The Eucharistic celebration.
C) The official daily prayers of the Church.
D) An ancient Carmelite text.
  • 9. Which saint is associated with the Carmelite Order's emphasis on mental prayer?
A) Saint Teresa of Avila
B) Saint Francis of Assisi
C) Saint Ignatius of Loyola
D) Saint Benedict
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