{"product_id":"ascent-of-mount-carmel-paperback-1","title":"Ascent of Mount Carmel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSt John of the Cross\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eE. Allison Peers\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eE. Allison Peers\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was called the greatest of all mystical theologians by spiritual teacher Thomas Merton. And when St. John of the Cross was proclaimed to be a Doctor of the Church, Pope Pius XI praised his work as a guide and handbook for the man of faith who proposes to embrace a life of perfection. The writings of the pious Carmelite priest, as well as those of St. Teresa of Avila, are regarded as the peak of Spanish mysticism. This remarkable guide to the spiritual life stands as his most popular work. \u003cbr\u003eImprisoned in Toledo during the sixteenth century, St. John wrote about his spiritual struggles with a unique poetic vision, illuminating a path for the faithful to grow closer to God. He believed that a spiritual union was open to us, but not before experiencing the confusion and despair of a dark night of the soul. Yet John's words are uplifting, lyrical, and filled with hope for any soul who aspires to the Divine union. By emptying ourselves of earthly distractions--memory, will, and sensual desires--we can make room for the pure light of God's grace. A primer to his \u003ci\u003eDark Night of the Soul, \u003c\/i\u003e this acclaimed translation will resonate with modern pilgrims searching for wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA major figure of the Counter-Reformation, St. John of the Cross was a Doctor of the Church and a reformer of the Carmelite order. Along with the works of St. Teresa of Avila, his writings are regarded as the peak of Spanish mysticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 09, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756232474912,"sku":"9780486468372","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/74684a549bd103ce021710ccafb3bf20.webp?v=1780077068","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ascent-of-mount-carmel-paperback-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}