The ascetic spirituality of Juan de Ávila (1499-1569) /
Juan de Avila (1499-1569) was one of the most significant exponents of Spanish Golden Age spirituality. His work throughout Andalusia gave rise to the school of Avilista spirituality, a spirituality adopted by both lay men and women as well as secular and regular members of the clergy who were inspi...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2010.
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| Series: | Studies in the history of Christian traditions ;
v. 150. |
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Table of Contents:
- The spiritual exercises of Juan de Ávila : his rule for the clergy
- The spiritual exercises of Juan de Ávila : his rule for the laity
- Juan de Ávila and the Audi, filia of 1556 as a manual for holy women
- Juan de Ávila and frequent communion : historical background
- Juan de Ávila and frequent communion : his sermons on the Eucharist
- Juan de Ávila and his ascetic doctrine of union with the Holy Spirit
- Juan de Ávila and the spiritual discipline of public service
- Concluding remarks : Juan de Ávila and the contours of converso spirituality.