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Spanish Mysticism: A Preliminary Survey

Spanish Mysticism: A Preliminary Survey

Peers, E. Allison

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Religion General Fiction AnthologiesSpainish & Portuguese History

ISBN10: 1162624280
ISBN13: 9781162624280
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Spanish Mysticism: A Preliminary Survey by E. Allison Peers is a comprehensive exploration of the mystical tradition in Spain, spanning from the Middle Ages to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. The book provides an overview of the major figures and movements in Spanish mysticism, including the works of St. John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatius of Loyola. Peers delves into the historical, cultural, and religious contexts that influenced the development of Spanish mysticism, examining the impact of the Inquisition, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, and the influence of Islamic and Jewish mysticism. The book also explores the literary and artistic expressions of Spanish mysticism, including poetry, painting, and architecture. With its in-depth analysis and engaging writing style, Spanish Mysticism: A Preliminary Survey is a valuable resource for scholars and general readers interested in the history of mysticism and Spanish culture.1924. This book is a short introduction to a subject the vastness of which would require many volumes to do it justice. Some account is given of the nature of Spanish mysticism and of the works of the greatest of the many mystical writers who figure in Spanish literature in and about the 16th century. For the rest, the author has been content to select a few representative passages from thirteen such authors and to let them speak for themselves.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.

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