Life Of St. John Of The Cross Of The Order Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel: Born 1542, Died 1591 (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166609184)

The book ""Life Of St. John Of The Cross Of The Order Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel: Born 1542, Died 1591"" by David Lewis was published in 1897. It is a biographical account of the life of St. John of the Cross, who was a Spanish mystic and poet of the 16th century. He was a member of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is known for his writings on the spiritual journey, particularly his work ""The Dark Night of the Soul"". The book provides a detailed narrative of his life, from his birth in 1542 to his death in 1591. It covers his early years as a Carmelite friar, his involvement with the reform movement within the order, and his imprisonment and torture at the hands of his own brethren. The book also explores his mystical experiences and his contributions to Christian spirituality. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in Christian mysticism.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.

Author: David Lewis
ISBN-10: 1166609189
ISBN-13: 9781166609184
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d