Life of St. John of the Cross of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Born 1542, Died 1591 (1897)

By Zuza Vrbova

Book Overview

The book titled ""Life of St. John of the Cross of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Born 1542, Died 1591"" was written by David Lewis and was published in 1897. The book is a biographical account of the life of St. John of the Cross, who was a Spanish mystic and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church.The book begins by providing a brief introduction to St. John's early life, including his birth in 1542 and his upbringing in poverty. It then goes on to detail his entrance into the Carmelite Order and his subsequent rise to prominence within the church.The book also delves into St. John's spiritual journey, including his experiences of mystical visions and his writings on contemplative prayer. It explores his relationship with St. Teresa of Avila, another prominent Spanish mystic, and their joint efforts to reform the Carmelite Order.The book concludes with St. John's death in 1591 and his subsequent canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church. Overall, ""Life of St. John of the Cross of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel"" offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Catholic 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120315948
• ISBN13: 9781120315946
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"