St. Teresa of Avila: Her Life in Letters Holy Land originally published in 1956

originally published in 1956

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St. Teresa of Avila: Her Life in Letters Holy Land originally published in 1956A saint who is one of the peaks of Christian spirituality of all time. Pope Benedict XVI St. Teresa of Avila, one of the most interesting and important figures in the history of the Catholic Church, was also one of the most candid, entertaining, and brilliant correspondents of her century. This selection of letters offers a unique "behind the scenes" look at this extraordinary Doctor of the Church with details of her life not originally meant for the