Publisher's Synopsis
The Ascent of Mount Carmel is a spiritual classic written by St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and Doctor of the Church. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of the spiritual journey towards union with God. In the first part, St. John of the Cross explains the process of purifying the soul through detachment from worldly desires and the senses. He emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and detachment in order to achieve spiritual growth and closeness to God. In the second part, St. John of the Cross describes the process of contemplation and union with God. He explains how the soul can achieve a deeper understanding of God through prayer, meditation, and contemplation. In the third part, St. John of the Cross discusses the obstacles that can hinder spiritual growth and union with God, including spiritual pride and attachment to spiritual consolations. He provides guidance on how to overcome these obstacles and continue on the path towards spiritual perfection. Overall, The Ascent of Mount Carmel is a profound and insightful guide to the spiritual journey towards union with God, written by one of the most revered Christian mystics in history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.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.
