Dark Night of the Soul

by St. John of the Cross

Summary

A sequel and continuation of Ascent of Mount Carmel, the Dark Night of the Soul is a spiritually moving and mystical book. In it, St. John of the Cross continues his description of the soul's journey--the "dark night"--to the "divine union of the love of God." A poet at heart, St. John describes the journey and the union with beautifully rich and deeply symbolic language. However, St. John does not simply describe the journey; he seems at times to be offering encouragement and comfort directly to readers as they too struggle with the excruciating dark night. Offering hope to the downtrodden and discouraged, the Dark Night of the Soul is one of the most difficult books a person can read, but its difficulty is surpassed by its reward. One of the most profound works of Christian mysticism, this book is highly recommended for those seeking union with God.

Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer

It now also comes with a helpful introduction and extensive notes.
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Born: June 24, 1542
Died: December 14, 1591
Related topics: John of the Cross,--Saint,--1542-1591, History, Catholic Church, Criticism, interpretation, etc., Early works, …
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