St John of the Cross has long inspired Christians seeking a deeper knowledge of God. R.A. Hererra's 'Silent Music' looks anew at this 16th century Spanish mystic, discussing his life, writings, & legendary mystical experiences.
Out of Stock
Available to OrderYou May Also Like
St John of the Cross has long inspired Christians seeking a deeper knowledge of God. R.A. Hererra's 'Silent Music' looks anew at this 16th century Spanish mystic, discussing his life, writings, & legendary mystical experiences.
-Publisher
St. John of the Cross has long inspired Christians seeking a deeper knowledge of God. This sixteenth-century Spanish mystic left a record of personal faith as profound as any ever recorded. In Silent Music R. A. Herrera looks anew at the life and writings of St. John of the Cross and explores his continuing relevance to contemporary spirituality. Beginning with an erudite historical essay on the phenomenon of mysticism, Silent Music chronicles St. John's life story - from his humble birth in 1542, through his career as a professional religious, to his death in 1591 - placing the man and his spirituality squarely in their historical-cultural context. Herrera probes the saint's rigorous life of contemplation and his classic writings on such subjects as union with God and the "dark night of the soul," clarifying St. John's understanding of the mystical experience and paying particular attention to the notion of detachment and the recurring motifs of darkness, flame, and ascent in St. Joh
-Publisher
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 209874
- Product Code 0802824951
- EANÂ 9780802824950
- Pages 166
- Department General Books
- Category Spiritual Growth
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Eerdmans
- Publication Date Mar 2004
- Dimensions 230 x 154 x 11mm
- Weight 0.249kg
R A Herrera
R. A. Herrera is emeritus professor of philosophy at Seton Hall Divinity School. Among his many writings are Donoso Cortes: Cassandra of the Age and Reasons for Our Rhymes: An Inquiry into the Philosophy of History.