John of the Cross: Selected Writings

by John of the Cross

Book Overview

"...a milestone in American religious publishing." New Catholic World John of the Cross: Selected Writings translated and introduced by Kieran Kavanaugh, O.C.D. preface by Ernest E. Larkin, O. Carm. I abandoned and forgot myself Laying my face on my beloved; All things ceased; I went out from myself, Leaving my cares forgotten among the lilies. John of the Cross 1542-1591 There are few works on the spiritual life in the West that can match the insight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080912839X
• ISBN13: 9780809128396
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Question. Excerpts or complete ??

the use of the word "selections" is confusing to me. are the works complete and 'selections' referring to selections from all his works? or are they excerpts from the full texts? i don't want to buy excerpts. information would be most appreciated.

The call within

This is the second time I am reading this book and it is as if I have never read it. John's treatise on the work of God within is a masterpiece. If you are called to the contemplative life, this is a must GET. Kieran's editing is outstanding. I have read several edited books on John of the Cross and they seemed jumbled. This is by far the best. Very well structured. I cannot talk about the content, you have to experience it first then read with joy about your exprience. John does not give a how-to 'cos there isn't one to Union life, but he gives guides and explains clearly what is going on inside you.