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Written in 1565 at the request of her confessor, St. Teresa's autobiography is at once an extraordinary chronicle of a life governed by the desire to draw closer to God and a literary masterpiece that brings to life a woman of candor, humor, and great spiritual strength. Teresa... Read Full Overview

In this landmark of Christian mysticism, the revered Carmelite nun presents moving accounts of her profound religious experiences and ultimate union with God. St. Teresa wrote this memoir at the behest of her confessor. It offers a warm, accessible account of her transformation... Read Full Overview

Born in the Castilian town of Avila in 1515, Teresa entered the Carmelite convent of the Incarnation when she was twenty-one. Tormented by illness, doubts and self-recrimination, she gradually came to recognize the power of prayer and contemplation--her spiritual enlightenment... Read Full Overview

Famous Carmelite classic in a wonderful traditional translation. Her spiritual struggles, vision of her potential place in Hell, mystical graces--yet she remained very down to earth. One of the most admirable women of all time Nice large print. Impr. PB 555 pgs.

"The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself" is the autobiographical account of Saint Teresa of Avila, a prominent 16th century Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, theologian, and writer of the Counter Reformation. Saint Teresa of Avila was born in 1515 in Avila, Spain to a wealthy... Read Full Overview

A "pure genius" translation of the beloved autobiographical writings of the great 16th-century Spanish mystic, Saint Teresa of ?vila (Caroline Myss, New York Times-bestselling author)

l libro de la Vida es el primero que escribe santa Teresa de Jes s, el m s espont neo y fresco, fiel reflejo de su personalidad y su experiencia humana y sobrenatural.Lo escribe inicialmente en 1562 en una edici n ya perdida. Pero vuelve a escribirlo de nuevo, bas ndose en el... Read Full Overview

Una obra fundamental de la literatura m stica Edici n de Jorge Garc a L pez, profesor de Filolog a Espa ola en la Universitat de Girona Santa Teresa de Jes s, tambi n conocida como Teresa de vila, es, junto con san Juan de la Cruz, el gran nombre de la m stica espa ola. El Libro... Read Full Overview

"The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself" is the autobiographical account of Saint Teresa S nchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, a prominent 16th century Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and writer of the Counter Reformation. Like many of her writings her autobiography has a didactic... Read Full Overview

El libro de la Vida es el primero que escribe santa Teresa de Jes s, el m s espont neo y fresco, fiel reflejo de su personalidad y su experiencia humana y sobrenatural. El texto est cuajado de advertencias sobre la perseverancia, sobre etapas en que se vuelve muy atr s, sobre... Read Full Overview

"Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila" is the account of Saint Teresa S?nchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, a prominent 16th century Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and writer of the Counter Reformation. Like many of her writings her autobiography has a didactic tone as it intends to... Read Full Overview

Complete edition of the Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila, translated by David Lewis. This edition includes over 500 footnotes, creating a study edition for readers to better understand Avila's path to Jesus though prayer.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Formatted for e-reader Illustrated About The Autobiography of St. Teresa Of Avila by St. Teresa Of Avila In this landmark of Christian mysticism, the revered Carmelite nun presents... Read Full Overview

Teresa of vila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa S nchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, (March 28, 1515 - October 4, 1582) was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, writer of the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Formatted for e-reader Illustrated About The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus by St. Teresa Of Avila In this landmark of Christian mysticism, the revered Carmelite nun presents moving... Read Full Overview

Born in Avila, Spain, on March 28, 1515, St. Teresa was the daughter of a Toledo merchant and his second wife, who died when Teresa was 15, one of ten children. Shortly after this event, Teresa was entrusted to the care of the Augustinian nuns. After reading the letters of St... Read Full Overview

Santa Teresa de Jes?s o de ?vila (Espa?a 1515-1582), monja fundadora de la Orden de las Carmelitas Descalzas y considerada una de las grandes m?sticas de su tiempo, a su vez escribi? con gran espontaneidad su experiencia personal en sus escritos, cartas, poes?as. Todos ellos... Read Full Overview