St. Teresa

By Mrs. St. Clair Stobart

Book Overview

St. Teresa is a biographical book written by Mrs. St. Clair Stobart about the life of St. Teresa of Avila, a Spanish mystic and writer who lived during the 16th century. The book provides a detailed account of St. Teresa's life, from her early years as a Carmelite nun to her later years as a reformer and founder of new religious orders. The book explores St. Teresa's spiritual journey, including her visions and mystical experiences, and delves into her writings on prayer and contemplation. It also examines the historical and cultural context in which she lived, including the religious and political tensions of 16th century Spain. Stobart's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable and informative read for both scholars and general readers. The book includes extensive footnotes and references for further reading, as well as illustrations and photographs of important places and artifacts related to St. Teresa's life. Overall, St. Teresa is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in Christian mysticism.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Torchbearers of Spiritualism, by Mrs. St. Clair Stobart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131009.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142536067X
• ISBN13: 9781425360672
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"