The way of perfection
Teresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-15822012
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This classic of the interior life and Christian mysticism remains as fresh and inspiring today as it was 400 years ago. Written by a prominent 16-century Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun, it forms a practical guide to prayer that embraces readers with its warmth and accessibility. St. Teresa of Avila was a prominent 16th-century Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun. This is her great work on the practice of prayer, consisting of detailed directions on the achievement of spiritual perfection. It has long been considered a classic of the interior life and Christian mysticism, and modern readers will appreciate its warmth and accessibility.
Main title:
The way of perfection / St. Teresa of Avila ; edited and translated by E. Allison Peers.
Work:
Edition:
Dover ed. [Green ed.]
Imprint:
Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2012.
Collation:
280 p. ; 21 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: New York : Sheed and Ward, 1946.
Contents:
Introduction -- Translator's Note -- General Argument -- Protestation -- Prologue -- 42 Chapters
ISBN:
9780486484518 (pbk)
Dewey class:
248.482
LC class:
BX2179.T4
Language:
EnglishSpanish
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BRN:
3108374
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