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The Interior Castle Or The Mansions

The Interior Castle Or The Mansions

Zimmerman, F. Benedict

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesArchitecture History

ISBN10: 1169317952
ISBN13: 9781169317956
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Interior Castle Or The Mansions is a spiritual book written by F. Benedict Zimmerman. The book is a guide to the journey of self-discovery and understanding of one's relationship with God. The author uses the metaphor of a castle with seven mansions to illustrate the different stages of spiritual development. The first mansion represents the beginning of the journey, where the soul is awakened to the presence of God. The subsequent mansions represent the various stages of spiritual growth, including the purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, prayer, and detachment from material possessions as the means to reach a closer relationship with God. The author also emphasizes the importance of humility and surrendering to God's will. The book is written in a clear and accessible language, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced spiritual seekers. Overall, The Interior Castle Or The Mansions is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual journey and understanding of God. It provides practical advice and guidance for navigating the challenges and joys of the spiritual life.1930. This work was translated from the autograph of Saint Teresa of Jesus by a Benedictine of Stanbrook. After St. Teresa penned this work, it was eagerly read by those who were able to obtain copies. At the archiepiscopal Seminary at Salamanca it was read publicly after dinner; the students, contrary to custom, sacrificing the recreation rather than miss so edifying an instruction. The result was that several entered the religious life, one becoming a Franciscan, two others, who had already taken their degrees, joining the Discalced Carmelites.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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