""Saint John of the Cross"" is a book written by Father Paschasius Heriz that delves into the life and teachings of Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and poet who lived during the 16th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Saint John's life, from his early days as a Carmelite monk to his later years as a spiritual leader and writer. Father Heriz explores the key themes and concepts that Saint John of the Cross wrote about in his poetry and prose, including the ""dark night of the soul"" and the path to spiritual enlightenment. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Saint John's most famous works, such as ""The Ascent of Mount Carmel"" and ""The Spiritual Canticle."" Throughout the book, Father Heriz provides historical context and background information to help readers better understand Saint John of the Cross and his contributions to Christian theology and spirituality. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the life and teachings of this important figure in Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.