John of the Cross
Spanish mystic, poet, and Carmelite friar.
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Apr 28, 2024 • 23min
HoP 444 - The Dark Night Rises - Spanish Mysticism
Explore the boundary-pushing spirituality of Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross in Spanish mysticism. Dive into their philosophically informed accounts of mystical experience, societal constraints faced by female mystics like Teresa, the influence of Carmelite reform advocates on John's writings, the journey towards mystical union, and the psychological aspects of negative theology.
