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SpiritualQuest - St Teresa of Avila - The Interior Castle

by Teresa of Avila

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  • 16th century
  • Language: English
  • Content type: Primary source
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Celebrated for almost five centuries as a master of spiritual literature, 16th-century saint Teresa of Avila is one of the most beloved religious figures in history. Overcome one day by a mystical vision of a crystal castle with seven chambers, each representing a different stage in spiritual development, Teresa immediately wrote The Interior Castle . Probably her most important and widely studied work, it guides the spiritual seeker through each stage of development until the soul's final union with the divine. Free of religious dogma, this modern translation renders St. Teresa's work a beautiful and practical set of teachings for seekers of all faiths in need of spiritual guidance. You might also be interested in: The Perennial Way 2 of 4. Essential Guidance for the Spiritual Seeker. (available on Internet Archive)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Consciousness, mysticism, and metaphysics.

  • Consciousness, mysticism, and metaphysics

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