{"product_id":"interior-castle-the-complete-original-edition-paperback","title":"Interior Castle: The Complete Original Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSt Teresa of Avila\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential work of Christian mysticism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterior Castle\u003c\/i\u003e is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library, a series of books that seeks to bring spiritual wisdom--both modern and ancient--to today's readers. This new edition of the pivotal spiritual classic is a must read for seekers and believers alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila was one of the greatest Christian mystics, and dedicated her life to understanding how the soul can ascend to union with God. \u003ci\u003eInterior Castle\u003c\/i\u003e is her master work and a powerful guide for all seeking to explore prayer as an act of mystical, divine union. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eInterior Castle\u003c\/i\u003e was inspired by a vision wherein St. Theresa saw a crystalline castle with God at the heart. The book is framed around the seven mansions that made up this castle, each one a stage of the journey of faith, ending with ultimate communion with God. St. Teresa's writings have inspired and guided generations of readers as they seek to develop a deeper understanding of divinity through mystical experience with God.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Teresa of Avila was a Carmelite nun, mystic, and religious reformer who lived in 16th century Spain. She is best known for her mystical writings and visions, her profound insights on prayer, and her work to reform the Carmelite order. She was canonized 40 years after her death and was made the first female Doctor of the Church in 1970. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJon M. Sweeney is an independent scholar and an award-winning writer. He is a biographer of St. Francis of Assisi and translator of his writings, and his books on Franciscan subjects have sold more than two hundred thousand copies. Jon is the author of more than forty books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Pope Who Quit\u003c\/i\u003e, which was optioned by HBO. He is editor in chief and publisher of Paraclete Press. He's appeared on CBS Saturday Morning and numerous other programs, and writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e magazine in the US, and \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e in the UK. Jon is married to Rabbi Michal Woll; their interfaith marriage has been profiled in national media. He's the father of four, and lives in Milwaukee.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.24 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759090598176,"sku":"9781250888846","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b1394a667941d18186716419c5830335.webp?v=1780142255","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/interior-castle-the-complete-original-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}