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Author: Omkar Kaul
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
Published: 2021-02-13
Total Pages: 258
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt is a collection of quotes and sayings which encourage to delve inside oneself to gauge one's' outlook in the context of Enlightenment provided in the text.
Author: Ruth Burrows
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781587680465
DOWNLOAD EBOOKINTERIOR CASTLE EXPLORED is a penetrating interpretation of St. Teresa of Avila's central teaching on prayer. But it is more than a contemporary Carmelite commentary on the 16th-century Carmelite classic; it is also, in its own right, a guide to the life of deep union with God. +
Author: Of Avila Saint Teresa
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Published: 2018-02-07
Total Pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9781376916362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Gillian T. W. Ahlgren
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9780809143160
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explains the seven stages of the spiritual journey described in the classic Interior Castle. Here, Teresa of Avila, the great Spanish mystic and theological Doctor of the Church, meticulously (and metaphorically, using striking marriage and nature imagery) details the theological doctrine of transformative union with the incarnate, Triune God that systematically evolved over the course of her lifetime of spiritual experiences and scriptural knowledge. In seven sections of this companion, paralleling those of Interior Castle, Gillian Ahlgren clearly and methodically explicates each passage of the soul, which is envisioned as a crystal castle made of many rooms-from stillness and contemplative prayer, to humbling self-knowledge, to understanding of the potentiality of the human-divine union, and to the center of the seventh, the place of transformative union, and the deeper, theological insights into God. Completing the work is an introductory overview of the saint's life and spiritual output, as well as timelines and bibliography. An especially valuable chapter considers the potential of Teresa's spiritual journey to shape our own. Highlights: " Discusses the concepts of self, psyche, agape and eros " Includes the insights of Julian of Norwich's Showings, Origen's Commentary on the Song of Songs, Teresa of Avila's Life; and those of Karl Rahner, Bernard McGinn, Edward Howells, and Rowan Williams " Perfect supplement for college courses " Accessible as well to general readers +
Author: Dallas Willard
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2009-05-26
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0060882441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt a time when popular atheism books are talking about the irrationality of believing in God, Willard makes a rigorous intellectual case for why it makes sense to believe in God and in Jesus, the Son.
Author: St. Teresa of Ávila
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2018-10-11
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 8026896491
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Interior Castle, or The Mansions, was written by St. Teresa of Ávila, the Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and famed mystic, in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer. Inspired by her vision of the soul as a diamond in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions, she interpreted life as the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.
Author: Dallas Willard
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2006-06-13
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0060882433
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe last command Jesus gave the church before he ascended to heaven was the Great Commission, the call for Christians to "make disciples of all the nations." But Christians have responded by making "Christians," not "disciples." This, according to brilliant scholar and renowned Christian thinker Dallas Willard, has been the church's Great Omission. "The word disciple occurs 269 times in the New Testament," writes Willard. "Christian is found three times and was first introduced to refer precisely to disciples of Jesus. . . . The New Testament is a book about disciples, by disciples, and for disciples of Jesus Christ. But the point is not merely verbal. What is more important is that the kind of life we see in the earliest church is that of a special type of person. All of the assurances and benefits offered to humankind in the gospel evidently presuppose such a life and do not make realistic sense apart from it. The disciple of Jesus is not the deluxe or heavy-duty model of the Christian -- especially padded, textured, streamlined, and empowered for the fast lane on the straight and narrow way. He or she stands on the pages of the New Testament as the first level of basic transportation in the Kingdom of God." Willard boldly challenges the thought that we can be Christians without being disciples, or call ourselves Christians without applying this understanding of life in the Kingdom of God to every aspect of life on earth. He calls on believers to restore what should be the heart of Christianity -- being active disciples of Jesus Christ. Willard shows us that in the school of life, we are apprentices of the Teacher whose brilliance encourages us to rise above traditional church understanding and embrace the true meaning of discipleship -- an active, concrete, 24/7 life with Jesus.
Author: St Teresa of Avila
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Published: 2007-04-01
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1602062862
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten in 1577 and first published in English in 1852, The Interior Castle is considered one of the greatest works of Catholic spiritual prose. A painting of the spirit within a Renaissance landscape, this allegory of the soul as a castle is both poetic and didactic. Written in address of women, this work describes the seven concentric groups of mansions within the soul, each aligned to one of the seven heavens, and here is the map which gently, and with love and prayer, leads the female spirit through war, fear, and humility, into the ultimate destination-the central court and a spiritual "marriage" to God. The works of Spanish nun SAINT TERESA OF AVILA (1515-1582) rank among the most extraordinary mystical writings of Roman Catholicism and among the classics of all religious traditions. Her writings include The Way of Perfection and her autobiography, The Life of Saint Teresa of Jesus.
Author: B Fox
Publisher:
Published: 2021-02
Total Pages: 340
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKForeclosures are hitting record highs; unemployment is skyrocketing, and the economy is in shambles. Equally broke and futureless, 28-year-old James Brooke, a graduate architect, coffee-addict, and self-described average nobody has returned to his small hometown in West Ohio. Torn between his fanciful dreams and the need to pay off bills, he struggles to find his own identity while facing a harder-than-ever reality. But living under his father's rooftop while keeping his head in the clouds soon turns out to be a bad combination, and the mounting student debt forces him to settle for any job he can find. That's when he stumbles across a new coffee shop, a wayward girl with a talent for storytelling, and his own unresolved past. This unexpected set of things could help him figure out what his place in the world is-if that place even exists. Paper Castles is a story about the search for meaning in times when everything seems meaningless.
Author: St. Teresa of Ávila
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-12-02
Total Pages: 213
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn St. Teresa of Ávila's enduring work, 'The Interior Castle (Complete Edition),' readers are invited to embark on a spiritual journey through the seven stages of the soul's union with God. Written in the 16th century, this mystical text is characterized by its profound insights into the nature of prayer and the soul's connection to the divine. St. Teresa's rich prose and vivid imagery serve to guide readers through the complexities of the interior life, offering a roadmap to deepening their relationship with God. The book's exploration of spiritual growth and transformation continues to captivate readers today, making it a timeless classic in Christian literature. St. Teresa of Ávila, a Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun, drew inspiration from her own spiritual experiences and visions when penning 'The Interior Castle.' Her deep contemplative life and intimate relationship with God informed her teachings on prayer and devotion, which are reflected in the pages of this illuminating work. St. Teresa's legacy as a Doctor of the Church highlights her profound insights into the spiritual life. Recommended for seekers of spiritual wisdom and those interested in deepening their prayer life, 'The Interior Castle' offers a profound and transformative journey through the inner chambers of the soul. St. Teresa of Ávila's timeless wisdom continues to inspire readers to pursue a deeper relationship with the divine, making this book a must-read for anyone on a quest for spiritual enlightenment.
