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The acclaimed modern translation of St. Teresa of Avila's classic book on spiritual awareness and guidance

While I was beseeching Our Lord today...I began to think of the soul as if it were a castle made of a single diamond or of very clear crystal, in which there are many rooms, just as in Heaven there are many mansions. -- St. Teresa of Avila
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The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila presents a remarkable description of the entire spiritual life from the first release from mortal sin into Sanctifying Grace through the Mystical Marriage of the soul with Christ as a journey through what she called The Interior Castle... Read Full Overview

Las moradas, llamado tambi n El castillo interior es una obra de Teresa de vila, monja carmelita descalza, escrita en 1577 como gu a para el desarrollo espiritual a trav s del servicio y la oraci n. Inspirada en su visi n del alma como un diamante con forma de castillo, dividido... Read Full Overview

Explore the mystical mansions of the soul like never before! Embark on a profound journey into the soul with this modern translation of St. Teresa of Avila's masterpiece, The Interior Castle . Originally penned in the 16th century, this spiritual classic offers a compelling and... Read Full Overview

The soul is a magnificent castle of crystal, and within its deepest chamber waits the presence of God.

In Interior Castle, Saint Teresa of vila presents one of Christianity's most enduring guides to contemplative prayer and spiritual transformation... Read Full Overview

What does the life of our soul look like?

In The Interior Castle, Saint Teresa imagines the soul as a magnificent castle full of spacious and elaborate rooms. And, as Saint Teresa describes, at the heart of this castle stands the seat of the King Himself.

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Written by Saint Teresa of vila, The Interior Castle is a classic work of Christian mysticism that describes the soul's journey toward divine union with God. St. Teresa uses the metaphor of a castle with seven mansions, representing stages of spiritual growth and intimacy... Read Full Overview

Here is the definitive edition of St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle: translated by E. Allison Peers. This mystic book is as inspirational and enlightening today as it was when it was first written. St. Teresa lays out the foundation for an ideal journey of faith. St. Teresa... Read Full Overview

Las moradas o El castillo interior es una obra de Teresa de vila, monja carmelita descalza, escrita en 1577 como gu a para el desarrollo espiritual a trav s del servicio y la oraci n. Inspirada en su visi n del alma como un diamante con forma de castillo, dividido en siete mansiones,... Read Full Overview

An essential work of Christian mysticism

Interior Castle is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library, a series of books that seeks to bring spiritual wisdom--both modern and ancient--to today's readers. This new edition of the pivotal spiritual... Read Full Overview

A luminous journey through the soul's interior, The Interior Castle remains one of the most profound and practical guides to spiritual transformation in the Christian tradition.

Written in the final years of her life, this masterpiece by Teresa of vila presents... Read Full Overview

Le Ch teau int rieur est un ouvrage de Th r se d'Avila. La carm lite Th r se de J sus, future sainte Th r se d'Avila, r dige entre le 2 juillet et le 29 novembre 1577 cet ouvrage mystique initialement intitul Las Moradas (signifiant en espagnol Les Demeures). Il sera finalement... Read Full Overview

Esta santa y m?stica espa?ola (1515-1582) es una de las principales escritoras de oraci?n mental, utilizando para este tema sus propias experiencias personales; as? mismo utiliza su profundo conocimiento y sus dotes anal?ticos.En esta obra sobre la oraci?n, Teresa de Jes?s considera... Read Full Overview