From Ash to Fire: A Contemporary Journey Through the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila [Paperback]

Carolyn Humphreys (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1995

an all-time classic describing the soul's journey toward transforming union with God. Humphreys devotes one chapter to each of Teresa's mansions i.e. steps along the path to union with God in prayer. Using examples and anecdotes of today's life situations Humphreys makes the text accessible and easily understood by laypersons and non-professionals. the book is therefore an excellent introduction to Teresa's classic work.

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St. Teresa has inspired many books of commentary and I think Humphrey's book ranks with some of the best literary efforts of this era. -Sunelei Schulein O.C.D. Secular I found very interesting and useful. Its greatest appeal is the author's description at every stage of the human dimension the emotions psychological attitudes and behavior that accompany that stage.The reader will recognize him or herself in many of these profiles and be urged to move ahead or at least understand what is happening in one's own life and seeing it as part of God's plan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: New City Press; 4th edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565480406
• ISBN-13: 978-1565480407
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,785,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good take along book for business trips, December 29, 2002

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This review is from: From Ash to Fire: A Contemporary Journey Through the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila (Paperback)

I enjoyed reading E. Allison Peers's version of Interior Castle at the same time as this modern intrepretation, but I am sure this book can stand on its own. It is a spellbinding tale of the self's journey that Humphreys demonstrates how to use personally. It is particularily useful for those who are just beginning to question why they need so much stuff to keep them happy. When I travel, I find it comforting to reread. (Personal disclaimer: I am not Catholic).