Description |
xi, 212 pages ; 24 cm |
Note |
"A Herder and Herder book." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-208) and index. |
Contents |
Mystical experience according to John of the Cross -- The structure of the soul according to John of the Cross -- The dynamism and unity of the soul according to John of the Cross -- The context of an intellectual comparison between John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila -- The structure of the soul according to Teresa of Avila -- The dynamism and unity of the soul according to Teresa of Avila -- Conclusion: Mystical knowing and the mystical self in John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila -- Epilogue: Some important differences between John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila -- Appendix. |
Subject |
Mysticism -- Catholic Church -- History -- 16th century.
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John of the Cross, Saint, 1542-1591.
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Teresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-1582.
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ISBN |
0824519434 |
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