In this account of the spiritual life as seen through the eyes of Teresa of Avila, Tessa Bielecki describes how St Teresa's vibrant, natural life was the foundation for her mystical life. Showing that St Teresa's life of prayer was above all else an ecstatic and sensual one, the author explores the sensual nature of the spousal prayer (which expresses the intimacy of our relationship with God in terms of God as spouse) and the sensual imagery of the Song of Songs. The book goes on to discuss how the mystical life and our ...
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In this account of the spiritual life as seen through the eyes of Teresa of Avila, Tessa Bielecki describes how St Teresa's vibrant, natural life was the foundation for her mystical life. Showing that St Teresa's life of prayer was above all else an ecstatic and sensual one, the author explores the sensual nature of the spousal prayer (which expresses the intimacy of our relationship with God in terms of God as spouse) and the sensual imagery of the Song of Songs. The book goes on to discuss how the mystical life and our love for God should mature into the ultimate ecstasy: serving God through serving others.
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Good. Bielecki, Tessa Holy Daring: An Outrageous Gift To Modern Spirituality From Saint Teresa, The Grand Wild Woman Of Avila 'Has minor edge and corner wear, minor creases to cover, pages are clean and tight. All U.S. orders shipped with tracking number and email confirmation. ' All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers.
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Fine; Collectible. FIRST PRINTING LOOKS CLEAN AND JUST SHELVED. EXCELLENT DJ WITH NO STICKERS OR SUN FADING, AND MINIMAL FLAWS. NO NAMES SEEN. CRISP, WHITE PAGES. LOOKS UNREAD. NOT EX-LIB. SEE PHOTOS IF AVAILABLE. 8090 REL17-100 01.
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Fair. Size: 5x0x8; Significant wear. No loose pages. FORMAL CHURCH BOOK, NAME WRITTEN INSIDE. MARKING AND EXTENSIVE UNDERLINING INSIDE. pages tight. Orphans Treasure Box sells books to raise money for orphans and vulnerable kids.
