The Interior Castle - St. Teresa of Avila

By St. Teresa of Avila

Release Date: 1657-01-01

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

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The Interior Castle, or The Mansions, was written by St. Teresa of Ávila, the Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and famed mystic, in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer. Inspired by her vision of the soul as a diamond in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions, she interpreted life as the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.

The Interior Castle - St. Teresa of Avila

By St. Teresa of Avila

Release Date: 1657-01-01

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

(0 ratings)
The Interior Castle, or The Mansions, was written by St. Teresa of Ávila, the Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and famed mystic, in 1577 as a guide for spiritual development through service and prayer. Inspired by her vision of the soul as a diamond in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions, she interpreted life as the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.

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