The Interior Castle Index
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The Interior Castleor The Mansionsby St. Teresa of Avila[1921] |
El Castillo Interior (The Interior Castle) or Las Moradas (The Mansions) was written by St. Teresa of Avila in 1577. According to contemporary accounts, St. Teresa had a revelation from God of a crystal globe in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions. This is St. Teresa's interpretation of that vision, describing the journey of faith through seven stages, ending with union with God.
Title Page and Front Matter
Note
Contents
Introduction
Preface
The First Mansions
Chapter I. Description of the CastleChapter II. The Human Soul.
The Second Mansions
Chapter I. War.The Third Mansions
Chapter I. Fear of GodChapter II. Aridity in Prayer
The Fourth Mansions
Chapter I. Sweetness in Prayer.Chapter II. Divine Consolations
Chapter III. Prayer of Quiet
The Fifth Mansions
Chapter I. Prayer of UnionChapter II. Effects of Union
Chapter III. Cause of Union
Chapter IV. Spiritual Espousals
The Sixth Mansions
Chapter I. Preparation for Spiritual MarriageChapter II. The Wound of Love
Introductory Note to Chapter III by the Editor
Chapter III. Locutions
Chapter IV. Raptures
Chapter V. The Flight of the Spirit
Chapter VI. Spiritual Jubilation
Chapter VII. The Humanity of Our Lord
Chapter VIII. Intellectual Visions
Chapter IX. Imaginary Visions
Chapter X. Intellectual Visions Continued
Chapter XI. The Dart of Love
The Seventh Mansions
Chapter I. God's Presence ChamberChapter II. Spiritual Marriage
Chapter III. Its Effects
Chapter IV. Martha and Mary
Epilogue
Index
