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Whyte, Alexander
1836
1921
Teresa, of Avila, Saint
1515
1582
Avila, Teresa of
Ahumada, Teresa de Cepeda y, Saint
Sanchez de Cepeda y Ahumada, Teresa
Santa Teresa: An Appreciation
With Some of the Best Passages of the Saint's Writings
Transcribed from the 1900 Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier edition by David Price
"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.)
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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