Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross
A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ
The book explores the profound spiritual journey of the soul as it undergoes a period of deep inner turmoil and purification, often referred to as the "dark night." This transformative experience, marked by feelings of desolation and abandonment, ultimately leads to a closer union with the divine. Through this intense process, the soul is stripped of its attachments and ego, emerging with a deeper, more authentic relationship with God. The work provides both a poetic and theological framework for understanding this challenging yet essential phase of spiritual development.
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- Published
- 1578
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Dark Night Of The Soul
- En Una Noche Oscura
- La noche oscura
- Noche oscura del alma
- On a Dark Night
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