The Complete Works of St. John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church, V3: Living Flame of Love, Cautions and More - Hardcover

The Complete Works of St. John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church, Volume 3: Living Flame of Love, Cautions and More is a comprehensive collection of the writings of St. John of the Cross, a prominent Spanish mystic and poet of the 16th century. This volume contains some of his most famous works, including Living Flame of Love, a poem that describes the soul's union with God, and Cautions, a collection of advice for those seeking spiritual guidance.The book is divided into several sections, each of which contains a different work by St. John of the Cross. The first section includes Living Flame of Love, which is considered one of the most important works of Spanish literature. The poem is divided into three parts, each of which describes a different stage in the soul's journey towards union with God.The second section of the book contains Cautions, which is a collection of advice for those seeking spiritual guidance. The cautions are meant to help readers avoid the pitfalls and obstacles that can arise on the spiritual path.Other works included in this volume are The Spiritual Canticle, The Dark Night of the Soul, and The Ascent of Mount Carmel. These works explore themes such as the soul's longing for God, the purification of the soul, and the journey towards spiritual perfection.Overall, The Complete Works of St. John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church, Volume 3: Living Flame of Love, Cautions and More is an essential resource for anyone interested in the writings of this influential mystic and poet. The book provides a comprehensive overview of St. John of the Cross's works and offers valuable insights into the spiritual journey.This is a new release of the original 1953 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.