The Way of Perfection
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The Way of Perfection is a seminal 16th-century spiritual treatise by Teresa of Ávila that offers practical guidance on prayer and the contemplative life within the Christian mystical tradition.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Catholic spiritual classic
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mystical theology text ⓘ spiritual treatise ⓘ |
| approximateDateOfComposition | circa 1566 ⓘ |
| author |
Saint Teresa of Jesus
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Teresa of Ávila NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| canonicalStatus | recognized spiritual classic in Catholic Church ⓘ |
| centuryOfComposition | 16th century ⓘ |
| contains |
commentary on the Our Father
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instructions on forming a praying community ⓘ practical counsels for contemplative prayer ⓘ |
| countryOfComposition | Kingdom of Spain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Spain ⓘ |
| genre |
ascetical theology
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mystical literature ⓘ practical theology ⓘ spiritual guidance ⓘ |
| hasEnglishTitle | The Way of Perfection NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOriginalTitle | Camino de Perfección NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
Christian spiritual direction literature
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later Carmelite writers ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Augustinian spirituality
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Catholic mystical tradition ⓘ Scripture ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
members of Teresa of Ávila's community
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nuns of the Discalced Carmelite reform ⓘ |
| movement | Carmelite Reform NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Spanish ⓘ |
| placeOfComposition |
Convent of Saint Joseph, Ávila
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Ávila NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
The Interior Castle
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The Life of Teresa of Jesus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousOrderContext | Discalced Carmelites NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| structure | prose treatise ⓘ |
| subject |
Christian perfection
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community life in a convent ⓘ contemplative life ⓘ detachment ⓘ humility ⓘ interior life ⓘ love of neighbor ⓘ mental prayer ⓘ prayer ⓘ spiritual discipline ⓘ the Lord's Prayer NERFINISHED ⓘ vocal prayer ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation |
Carmelite spirituality
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Catholic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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