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St. John of the Cross

St. John of the Cross

Bruno, Friar
Zimmerman, Benedict

Hardcover

PhilosophyReligious Biographies

ISBN10: 1161370676
ISBN13: 9781161370676
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 546
Weight: 2.55
Height: 1.19 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
St. John of the Cross is a book written by Friar Bruno that provides a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and poet who lived in the 16th century. The book explores the spiritual journey of St. John of the Cross, his experiences of contemplation and union with God, and his contributions to Christian mysticism.The author begins by tracing the early life of St. John of the Cross and his entrance into the Carmelite Order. The book then delves into the mystical experiences that shaped St. John's spiritual journey, including his encounter with Teresa of Avila, his imprisonment, and his writings on the dark night of the soul.Throughout the book, Friar Bruno provides insights into St. John's teachings on prayer, detachment, and the pursuit of spiritual perfection. The author also explores the relevance of St. John's teachings for contemporary readers, highlighting the enduring relevance of his insights into the nature of God and the human soul.Overall, St. John of the Cross is a rich and insightful exploration of the life and teachings of one of the most important figures in Christian mysticism. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in deepening their spiritual practice and understanding the mystical traditions of Christianity.1937. Within is the first full length biography of St. John of the Cross, based on methods of right historical criticism. Friar Bruno's study is a model of impartiality, and shows the author's filial piety combined, in the easiest and most natural fashion, with a perfect scientific serenity. The author has been able to throw light on some of the disputed points previously presented badly due to insufficient study. Much of the material used was found in the archives of the Carmelite Order.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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