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100 1 _aTeresa, of Avila, Saint,
_d1515-1582
245 1 4 _aThe Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-01
508 _aProduced by Elizabeth T. Knuth
520 _a"The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel" by Teresa is an autobiographical account composed in the 16th century. As one of the prominent figures of the Catholic Reformation, Teresa recounts her spiritual journey and experiences, detailing her struggles, divine revelations, and the founding of the Carmelite Order based on strict observance and deep prayer. The opening portion introduces readers to Teresa's early life, marking her departure from worldly wishes to embrace a religious vocation. It highlights her challenges with her father’s opposition to her becoming a nun, her initial reluctance, and the spiritual awakenings that began to shape her life. Through the narrative of her upbringing and early influences, the stage is set for the profound spiritual developments that will follow, as she begins to understand the significance of prayer and the call of God in her life. The introduction of characters that influence her path adds depth to her story, providing insight into the personal and communal struggles that accompany her divine mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTeresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-1582
653 _aChristian saints -- Spain -- Avila -- Biography
653 _aAvila (Spain) -- Biography
700 1 _aLewis, David,
_d1814-1895
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8120
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