Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus is a spiritual autobiography written by St. Teresa of Avila, a prominent Spanish mystic and nun who lived in the 16th century. The book details St. Teresa's life, from her childhood in a wealthy family to her entry into the Carmelite order and her eventual founding of several convents. Throughout the book, St. Teresa describes her spiritual journey, including her experiences of visions, ecstasies, and mystical encounters with God. She also shares her struggles with temptation and doubt, as well as her efforts to reform the Carmelite order and promote a deeper spiritual life among her fellow nuns.The book is considered a classic of Christian spirituality and has been widely influential in the Catholic Church and beyond. It offers a vivid and intimate portrait of St. Teresa's life and faith, as well as insights into the nature of prayer, contemplation, and the pursuit of holiness.1932. This work is a translation of St. Teresa's autobiographical account of her life, which has been compared with the original autograph text and reedited with additional notes and introduction by Benedict Zimmerman. St. Teresa was commanded and left at liberty to describe at length her way of prayer, and the workings of the grace of our Lord within her. She wished at the same time to be allowed to speak distinctly and in detail of her grievous sins and wicked life, but it was not so willed.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.
