The Life Of St. Teresa

By Alice Lovat and baroness Alice Mary (Weld-Blundel Lovat

Book Overview

The Life of St. Teresa is a biography of the Spanish mystic and saint, St. Teresa of Avila, written by Alice Lady Lovat. The book provides a comprehensive account of St. Teresa's life, from her childhood in a wealthy family to her entry into the Carmelite order and her eventual canonization as a saint. Lovat explores St. Teresa's spiritual journey, including her experiences of mystical visions and her writings on prayer and contemplation. The book also delves into the historical and political context of St. Teresa's life, including the Inquisition and the Counter-Reformation. Through her vivid and engaging writing, Lovat offers readers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of this remarkable woman.Taken From The French Of A Carmelite Nun.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: 1162950528
• ISBN13: 9781162950525
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"