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100 1 _aWhyte, Alexander,
_d1836-1921
245 1 0 _aSanta Teresa: An Appreciation :
_bWith Some of the Best Passages of the Saint's Writings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-05
508 _aTranscribed from the 1900 Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier edition by David Price
520 _a"Santa Teresa: An Appreciation" by Alexander Whyte is a spiritual exploration combined with biographical insights, likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves to highlight the life and contributions of Saint Teresa of Avila, a prominent figure in Christian mysticism. It discusses her impact on monastic reform and her profound experiences with prayer and spirituality, enriched with selected passages from her own writings. The beginning of this appreciation depicts Whyte's deep engagement with Teresa's writings during a summer retreat in the Engadine, where he found himself inspired to introduce her spirituality to others. He reflects on Teresa's dual heritage of noble birth and a devout upbringing, suggesting that her character was shaped by her family environment. Additionally, he outlines her journey from youthful vanity to religious devotion, detailing her trials and tribulations in both health and faith that led her to reform the religious houses in Spain. The overarching theme suggests an admiration for Teresa's spiritual insight and a desire to make her teachings accessible for contemporary readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTeresa, of Avila, Saint, 1515-1582
700 1 _aTeresa, of Avila, Saint,
_d1515-1582
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19185
999 _c60570
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