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The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself (Penguin Classics)
Teresa Of Avila
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Paperback. Born in the Castilian town of Avila in 1515, Teresa entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation when she was twenty-one. Tormented by illness, doubts and self-recrimination, she gradually came to recognize the power of prayer and contemplation - her spiritual enlightenment was intensified by many visions and mystical experiences. Translator(s): Cohen, J. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BG; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
One of the most influential - and best loved - spiritual autobiographies
'I beg anyone who reads this account to bear in mind, for the love of the Lord, how wicked my life has been'
Born in the Castilian town of Ávila in 1515, Teresa entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation when she was twenty-one. Tormented by illness, doubts and self-recrimination, she gradually came to recognize the power of prayer and contemplation - her spiritual enlightenment was intensified by many mystical experiences, including the piercing of her heart by a spear of divine love. She ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140440737
SKU
V9780140440737
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About Teresa Of Avila
St Teresa (1515-1582) entered the Carmelite convent in Castile when she was 21. Approaching her vocation with determination but no enthusiasm, she slowly realised God can be loved in and through all things. J.M. Cohen translated nine volumes for the Penguin Classics, including Cervantes, Montaigne, Rabelais and Rousseau. He died in 1989 and was described by the ... Read more
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