Spirit of Flame: A Study of St. John of the Cross Hardback - 2010

""Spirit of Flame: A Study of St. John of the Cross"" by E. Allison Peers is a comprehensive exploration of the life and teachings of St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and poet who lived in the 16th century. The book delves into St. John's spiritual journey, examining his experiences of divine love and his mystical writings, including his famous work ""The Dark Night of the Soul."" Peers provides historical context for St. John's life and work, as well as insights into his influence on Christian spirituality. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mysticism, contemplative prayer, and the history of Christian spirituality.1944. Contents: early life; from Duruelo to Avila; prison; Beas and Monte Calvario; Baeza and Granada; last days; character; uniqueness of St. John of the Cross; poet's poet; mystic's mystic; stumbling blocks and attractiveness of his teaching.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.