Ascent of Mount Carmel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781604592795)

The Ascent of Mount Carmel is the third major work of St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and major figure in the Catholic Reformation in the 16th century. This book is a systematic treatment of the ascetical life in pursuit of mystical union with Christ and is considered to be the introductory work on mystical theology. This books begins with an allegorical poem and the rest is a detailed explanation and interpretation of the poem.

Author: John Of the Cross St John of the Cross, St John of the Cross
ISBN-10: 1604592796
ISBN-13: 9781604592795
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2008
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d