Dark Night of the Soul
Saint John of the Cross
Description
Dark Night of the Soul is the most celebrated work of Saint John of the Cross and a masterpiece of spiritual literature. In this brief but profound treatise, the author offers a powerful account of the soul’s journey through inner purification and surrender, leading to union with the divine. Rich in symbolism and theological insight, the text has become essential reading for those drawn to the depths of the contemplative path.
Particulars of this Edition
This edition presents the full text in modern English, translated from a carefully updated Spanish version of the 16th-century original. This two-step process ensures both accuracy and readability, preserving the depth, beauty, and intensity of the original while making it accessible to today’s readers. Free from footnotes or commentary, it offers a direct and unmediated encounter with one of the most luminous voices in the Western mystical tradition.
For those seeking a deeper study of the work, an extensively annotated edition is also available, with detailed historical, cultural, and biographical notes.
Data of the work
Edition: Gongarola
Collection: Spanish Mystics of the Golden Age in Modern English
Paperback and Kindle: 201 pages
Language: English
Publication date: July, 2025