Collected Works of St. John of the Cross
- Washington D.C. ICS Publications (Institute of Carmelite Studies 1964
- 740 p. Paperback book.
Contents Frontispiece Forward General Introduction Note on drawing of Christ on the cross Introduction The Ascent of Mount Carmel Sketch of the mount Theme Stanzas Prologue The dark night Prologue for the reader Stanzas of the soul The spiritual canticle Introduction Prologue Poem Theme Stanzas The living flame of love Introduction Prologue Stanza 1. Stanza 2. Stanza 3. Stanza 4. The Minor works Introduction Prologue The Precaustions Counsels to a religious on how to reach perfection Maxims and counsels Centure and opinion on the spirit and the attitude in prayer Letters Poetry Introduction The dark night The spiritual canticle The living plane of love Stazas Stazas More stanzas More stanzas song of the soul Romances-first Romances-2 Romances-3 Romances-4 Romances-5 Romances-6 Romances-7 Romances-8 Romances-9 A romance on the psalm Commentary 1&2 Del Verbo Divino The sum of Perfection Note on the introductions
The fourth centenary of the death of St. John of the Cross inspired this revised edition of the English translation of his writings. The result is an edition that preserves the true meaning of the great mystic's writings, presents them as clearly as possible, and at the same time gives the reader the doctrinal and historical information that will lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the teachings of the Mystical Doctor