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The Interior Castle

Author
Saint Teresa of Avila
Series
Christian Classics
Language
English
Length
236 pages
ISBN
9781911535300
Published
19 September 2016
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Saint Teresa of Avila
  • mystic
  • mysticism
  • Carmelite
  • Catholic
  • prayer
  • Christianity
  • religion
  • faith
  • truth

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Description

In The Interior Castle, the 16th-century mystic and reformer Saint Teresa of Avila presents a profound spiritual guide describing the soul as a castle with seven mansions, each representing a stage of deepening union with God. Drawing on her own mystical experiences, Teresa explores prayer, self-knowledge, humility, and divine grace, offering practical advice for those seeking inner transformation. Written with poetic beauty and theological insight, this work remains a cornerstone of Christian mysticism and Catholic spirituality, guiding readers through the journey from sin and distraction to intimate communion with God. A timeless manual for contemplative life.

Author

Teresa of Avila (1515–1582) wrote the Interior Castle and reformed Carmelite life with a will as strong as her prayer. A Spanish nun, mystic, and later Doctor of the Church, she treated the inner journey as architecture: rooms of the soul, each demanding honesty. With John of the Cross she founded the Discalced Carmelites — contemplation with a reformer's backbone. Teresa's prose is vivid, funny, and unafraid of dry practicality.

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