In this landmark of Christian mysticism, the revered Carmelite nun
presents moving accounts of her profound religious experiences and
ultimate union with God. St. Teresa wrote this memoir at the behest
of her confessor. It offers a warm, accessible account of her
transformation into an impassioned leader and reformer of church
doctrine.
St. Teresa recounts her childhood and education in
sixteenth-century Spain, her physical afflictions and spiritual
crises, her many visions and mystical encounters, and her
determination to embrace the contemplative life. In describing the
ascent of the soul, she explains the core of her theology as a
four-stage process that progresses from mental prayer to divine
rapture. Next to "Don Quixote, " this timeless work constitutes
Spain's most popular prose classic. It forms an excellent
introduction to the saint's other writings and to the Christian
tradition of mystical literature.
General
| Imprint: |
Dover Publications Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Dover Books on Western Philosophy |
| Release date: |
July 2010 |
| First published: |
July 2010 |
| Authors: |
Teresa of Avila
|
| Editors: |
E.Allison Peers
|
| Translators: |
E.Allison Peers
|
| Dimensions: |
215 x 138 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
300 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-486-47598-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-486-47598-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780486475981 |
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