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The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross

Includes The Ascent of Mount Carmel, The Dark Night, The Spiritual Canticle, The Living Flame of Love, Letters, and The Minor Works
Book • 1991
This is a collection of mystical and theological writings by the 16th-century Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross.

It encompasses several of his most important works, including 'The Ascent of Mount Carmel', 'Dark Night of the Soul', 'Spiritual Canticle', and 'Living Flame of Love'.

The collection delves into the soul's journey towards union with God through purification, self-denial, and mystical experience.

St. John of the Cross explores themes of spiritual darkness, divine love, and the transformative power of faith.

His writings blend poetry and prose to offer profound insights into the nature of God and the path to spiritual perfection.

The collected works provide a comprehensive view of St. John of the Cross's mystical theology and his teachings on the contemplative life.

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