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St. John of the Cross was a Catholic saint and mystic who played a key role in the 16th century's Counter-Reformation. This is one of his treatises.

Saint John of the Cross, O.C.D. (Spanish: San Juan de la Cruz; 1542 3] - 14 December 1591) was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelite friar and a priest who was born at Fontiveros, Old Castile. John of the Cross was a... Read Full Overview

Revised edition of an abridged and annotated version of this classic religious work, first published in 1980. Prepared by a Carmelite priest who has published a number of simplified versions of religious classics. Presents the text of the poem and a lengthy and richly detailed... Read Full Overview

La doctrina de San Juan se resume en el amor del sufrimiento y el completo abandono del alma en Dios. Ello le hizo muy duro consigo mismo; en cambio, con los otros era bueno, amable y condescendiente. Por otra parte, el santo no ignoraba ni tem a las cosas materiales, puesto... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

El C ntico Espiritual By San Juan de la Cruz, Editorial Oneness (Edited by)

St. John of the Cross was a Catholic saint and mystic who played a key role in the 16th century's Counter-Reformation. This is one of his treatises.

San Juan de la Cruz ha sido considerado el mayor exponente de la poes a m stica espa ola. Junto con Santa Teresa de Jes s cre la orden de los carmelitas descalzos, lo cual provoc la enemistad de los carmelitas calzados. Por est raz n fue recluido ocho meses en un convento... Read Full Overview

In A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ, St. John states: "I do not purpose here to set forth all that greatness and fullness the spirit of love, which is fruitful, embodies in it. Yes, rather it would be foolishness to think that the language... Read Full Overview