The book consists of three parts – the context of Teresa’s life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa’s relevance to our
'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology, mindfulness,
meditation and personal development. This book is a major contribution to
Teresian scholarship and was a welcome addition to her anniversary celebrations.
Following
the success of John of the Cross (Continuum 2010) and Return to the
Mystical (Continuum 2011), Dr Peter Tyler completes his ‘mystical trilogy'
with a penetrating analysis of the life, work and context of St Teresa of Avila
- this most popular and influential of all saints. To coincide with her
anniversary year in 2015 he presents an accessible volume on the saint
including the background to her life and times, her mystical theology,
instructions on prayer and relevance for today.
The book consists of three parts - the context of Teresa's life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa's relevance to our
'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology, mindfulness,
meditation and personal development. This book is a major contribution to
Teresian scholarship and a welcome addition to her anniversary celebrations.
Following
the success of John of the Cross (Continuum 2010) and Return to the
Mystical (Continuum 2011), Dr Peter Tyler completes his ‘mystical trilogy'
with a penetrating analysis of the life, work and context of St Teresa of Avila
- this most popular and influential of all saints. To coincide with her
anniversary year in 2015 he presents an accessible volume on the saint
including the background to her life and times, her mystical theology,
instructions on prayer and relevance for today.
The book consists of three parts - the context of Teresa's life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa's relevance to our
'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology, mindfulness,
meditation and personal development. This book is a major contribution to
Teresian scholarship and a welcome addition to her anniversary celebrations.
Following the success of
John of the Cross (Continuum 2010) and
Return to the Mystical
(Continuum 2011), Dr Peter Tyler completes his ‘mystical trilogy’ with a
penetrating analysis of the life, work and context of St Teresa of
Avila – this most popular and influential of all saints. To coincide
with her anniversary year in 2015 he presents an accessible volume on
the saint including the background to her life and times, her mystical
theology, instructions on prayer and relevance for today.
The book
consists of three parts – the context of Teresa’s life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa’s relevance
to our 'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology,
mindfulness, meditation and personal development. This book is a major
contribution to Teresian scholarship and a welcome addition to her
anniversary celebrations. - See more at:
http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/teresa-of-avila-9781441187840/#sthash.2T8AerIq.dpuf
Following the success of John of the Cross (Continuum 2010) and Return to the Mystical
(Continuum 2011), Dr Peter Tyler completes his ‘mystical trilogy’ with a
penetrating analysis of the life, work and context of St Teresa of
Avila – this most popular and influential of all saints. To coincide
with her anniversary year in 2015 he presents an accessible volume on
the saint including the background to her life and times, her mystical
theology, instructions on prayer and relevance for today.
The book
consists of three parts – the context of Teresa’s life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa’s relevance
to our 'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology,
mindfulness, meditation and personal development. This book is a major
contribution to Teresian scholarship and a welcome addition to her
anniversary celebrations. - See more at:
http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/teresa-of-avila-9781441187840/#sthash.2T8AerIq.dpuf
Following the success of John of the Cross (Continuum 2010) and Return to the Mystical
(Continuum 2011), Dr Peter Tyler completes his ‘mystical trilogy' with a
penetrating analysis of the life, work and context of St Teresa of
Avila - this most popular and influential of all saints. To coincide
with her anniversary year in 2015 he presents an accessible volume on
the saint including the background to her life and times, her mystical
theology, instructions on prayer and relevance for today.
The book
consists of three parts - the context of Teresa's life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa's relevance
to our 'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology,
mindfulness, meditation and personal development. This book is a major
contribution to Teresian scholarship and a welcome addition to her
anniversary celebrations. - See more at:
http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/teresa-of-avila-9781441187840/#sthash.2T8AerIq.dpufFollowing the success of John of the Cross (Continuum 2010) and Return to the Mystical
(Continuum 2011), Dr Peter Tyler completes his ‘mystical trilogy' with a
penetrating analysis of the life, work and context of St Teresa of
Avila - this most popular and influential of all saints. To coincide
with her anniversary year in 2015 he presents an accessible volume on
the saint including the background to her life and times, her mystical
theology, instructions on prayer and relevance for today.
The book
consists of three parts - the context of Teresa's life; an examination
of the texts themselves and finally an exploration of Teresa's relevance
to our 'postmodern world' including chapters on Teresa and psychology,
mindfulness, meditation and personal development. This book is a major
contribution to Teresian scholarship and a welcome addition to her
anniversary celebrations. - See more at:
http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/teresa-of-avila-9781441187840/#sthash.2T8AerIq.dpuf
