John of the Cross : selected writings / edited with an introduction by Kieran Kavanaugh ; preface by Ernest E. Larkin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

John of the Cross, Saint, 1542-1591.

Contributor:

Kavanaugh, Kieran, 1928-

Series:

Classics of Western spirituality

Classics of Western spirituality.

Standardized Title:

Works. Selections. English. 1987

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Catholic Church--Doctrines.

Catholic Church.

Mysticism--Catholic Church.

Mysticism.

Spiritual life--Catholic Church.

Spiritual life.

Physical Description:

viii, 326 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Saint John of the Cross.

Selected writings.

Place of Publication:

New York : Paulist Press, [1987]

Summary:

The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted!

In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.

The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century

Contents:

The ascent of Mount Carmel

The dark night

The spiritual canticle

The living flame of love.

Notes:

Translated from the Spanish by the editor.

Includes index.

Bibliography: pages 317-322.

ISBN:

0809103842 :

080912839X

OCLC:

14966346