Way of Perfection, The - Softcover

St. Teresa Of Avila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1629118516 ISBN 13: 9781629118512

Publisher: Whitaker Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

Although Teresa of Įvila lived five centuries ago, her superbly inspiring classic on the practice of prayer is as fresh and meaningful today as it was when she first wrote it. Teresa's deep desire throughout is to teach a deep and lasting love of prayer beginning with a treatment of the three essentials of the prayer-filled life—fraternal love, detachment from created things, and true humility. Her teachings are not lofty speculation but come from the fruit of her practical experience. The next section develops these ideas and brings the reader directly to the subjects of prayer and contemplation. Teresa then gives various maxims for the practice of prayer and leads to the topic that occupies the balance of the book—a detailed and inspiring commentary on the Lord's Prayer.

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About the Author

ST. TERESA OF ĮVILA (1515-1582) was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, author during the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life through prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered to be a founder of the Discalced Carmelites, along with St. John of the Cross. Her books, which include her autobiography, The Life of Teresa of Jesus, and her seminal work, The Interior Castle, are an integral part of Spanish Renaissance literature, as well as Christian mysticism and Christian meditation practices.

Edition details

• Publisher: Whitaker Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1629118516
• ISBN 13: 9781629118512
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 306