Interior Castle: The Classic Text With a Spiritual Commentary (Classics With Commenatry) | 
 enlarge | Author: Teresa Of Avila
Creator: Dennis Joseph Billy
Publisher: Christian Classics
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 315
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0870612417
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.482
EAN: 9780870612411
ASIN: 0870612417
Publication Date: April 2007
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Super guide to this spiritual classic October 5, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Fr Billy's introduction, chapter notes and questions are a fantastic, useful guide to this spiritual classic. I've read and reread St Teresa for years in English and Spanish and this book has the best commentary I have ever seen. His notes make this classic accessible for people called to the prayer journey but who lack background in 16th century Spanish society and mysticism. I've already recommended it to 2 friends who are also pleased with the book.
Commentary Clarifies Classic April 12, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have, more than once, picked up Interior Castle, but each time my innate preference for logical progression and precise explanations got in the way. With Dennis Billy as a guide, I am now able to appreciate Teresa's spiritual counsel even though I still find some of the metaphors confusing.
Though the commentary is short when compared to Teresa's texts, it is invaluable. In the introduction Billy gives an overview of Teresa's background, call to write, and spiritual doctrine presented through a description of seven mansions within a spiritual castle. He also offers 10 pointers for interpreting Interior Castle, including details of its development, Teresa's view of religious life "in the hierarchical order of sanctity," her combative posture toward the world, and her primary image of God as beloved spouse.
He previews her nine sections--one for the introduction, each of the seven mansions, and the epilogue--and before each chapter within the sections he offers a short summary that prepares us for Teresa's words. Finally, Billy has added four reflection questions at the end of each chapter to help us further examine Teresa's teachings and our own spiritual lives.
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