St. John of the Cross (1542–1591)
Author of The Dark Night of the Soul
About the Author
St. John of the Cross represents the pinnacle of Spanish mysticism. In contrast to St. Teresa's works, which refer frequently to things of this world, St. John's poetry works on a purely spiritual, abstract plane. His poems consist of allegorical descriptions of the journey of his spirit through show more mortification of earthly appetites, illumination, and purification of the soul to union with God. In his prose commentaries on his own poems he laments the insufficiency of language to communicate his mystical experiences and his interior life. A disciple of St. Teresa, he became the spiritual director of her convent at Avila in 1572 and was responsible for carrying out many of her rigorous new programs for the Carmelite Order. Objections to his extreme reforms led to a period of imprisonment and torture in Toledo. During this time, according to tradition, he wrote Spiritual Canticle. His concentrated symbolic poetry has been studied with enthusiasm by such modern poets as T. S. Eliot, Paul Valery, and Jorge Guillen. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Disambiguation Notice:
Please don't confuse with Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz (c. 1650 - 1695), who was a Mexican nun
Series
Works by St. John of the Cross
You Set My Spirit Free: A 40-Day Journey in the Company of John of the Cross (Rekindling the Inner Fire) (1994) 85 copies
The Essential Writings: Selections from The Dark Night, The Spiritual Canticle, and The Living Flame of Love (Western… (2004) 62 copies
St. John of the Cross (San Juan De LA Cruz): Alchemist of the Soul : His Life, His Poetry (Bilngual), His Prose (1989) 61 copies
Fear Not the Night: Based on the Classic Spirituality of John of the Cross (30 Days With a Great Spiritual Teacher.) (1998) 33 copies
The Complete Works of St. John of the Cross - Volume II - Spiritual Canticle, Poems (Volume 2) (1864) 32 copies
The Complete Works Of Saint John Of The Cross: Volume 1 General Introduction, Ascent Of Mount Carmel, Dark Night Of The… (1943) 28 copies
The Essential St. John of the Cross: Ascent of Mount Carmel, Dark Night of the Soul, A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul,… (2008) 21 copies
The Living Flame of Love by St. John of the Cross with His Letters, Poems, and Minor Writings (1919) 14 copies
St. John of the Cross (San Juan De La Cruz : Alchemist of the Soul : His Life His Poetry) (1989) 9 copies
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross (3 Volumes) : Ascent of Mount Carmel, Dark Knight of the Soul, the Living… (1946) 6 copies
Sämtliche Werke. Vollständige Neuübertragung: Die Dunkle Nacht: Vollständige Neuübersetzung.… (1995) 5 copies
Opere 3 copies
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church. Vol. I. General Introduction... 3 copies
Ascent of Mount Carmel, Dark Night of the Soul, & A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and Bridegroom Christ (2012) 3 copies
Walking Side by Side with All Men and Women: St. John of the Cross (English Edition) Caminando en compañia de todo… (1991) 3 copies
Vie et Oeuvres spirituelles de l'admirable docteur mystique le Bienheureux Père saint Jean de la Croix, premier carme… (1877) 3 copies
Poemas esenciales 2 copies
Poemas del amor divino 2 copies
A SUBIDA DO MONTE CARMELO: UM GUIA PARA ALCANÇAR O MAIS ALTO CUME DA ESPIRITUALIDADE (Portuguese Edition) (2020) 2 copies
Antología de poesía y prosa / San Juan de la Cruz ; selección y prólogo del profesor Agustín del Saz (1985) 2 copies
Johannes vom Kreuz 2 copies
Cuvinte de lumina si iubire 2 copies
Keresztes Szent János művei 2 copies
Aforismi e poesie 2 copies
Poems. Translated By Roy Campbell. 2 copies
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church, Volume I: General Introduction, Ascent of Mount… (1934) 2 copies
Tratados espirituales 2 copies
Initial contemplation-hidden prayer: extracts from the writings of St John of the Cross; with elucidation from the… (1978) 2 copies
IV Centenario de San Juan de la Cruz ( Cántico espiritual y poesías manuscrito de Jaėn II) ( transcripción) (1991) 2 copies
The complete works 2 copies
Poesía de San Juan de la Cruz 2 copies
Biblioteca de Autores Espanoles; Vol 27: Escritores Del Siglo XVI, Tomo 1. San Juan De La Cruz. - Fray Pedro Malon De… (1948) 2 copies
Libro de la vida; Camino de perfección; Moradas del Castillo interior; Libro de las fundaciones; Poesías /Santa… (2009) 2 copies
Poèmes mystiques 2 copies
A Justiça é o Amor 1 copy
Ord av Ljus och Kärlek 1 copy
Åndelig Sang B 1 copy
St John of the Cross Poems 1 copy
Noite Escura da Alma 1 copy
Notte oscura 1 copy
Aires de mi España 1 copy
Obras completas 1 copy
A Noite Escura da Alma 1 copy
Noite Escura da Alma 1 copy
Výstup na horu Karmel. 52 1 copy
Opera mystica 1 copy
Bd. 2. Die dunkle Nacht und die Gedichte — Author — 1 copy
Pesmi 1 copy
Breviario místico 1 copy
Aforismi di luce e di amore 1 copy
Salita al Monte Carmelo 1 copy
La notte scura (1-5-3) 1 copy
Edith Stein: biografia 1 copy
Mistico e Profeta 1 copy
Living flame of love 1 copy
Geestelijke werken 1 copy
Η σκοτεινή νύχτα της ψυχής 1 copy
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross. Vol. I: Introduction, Ascent of Mount Carmel, Dark Night of the Soul (1953) 1 copy
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross, of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Vol. 1 1 copy
Saint Jean de la Croix. Préface de Jacques Maritain. Avec 21 gravures hors text et un fac-simile. 1 copy
Ascent of Mt. Carmel 1 copy
A song in the night : selections from the Spiritual canticle of Saint John of the Cross (1991) 1 copy
San Juan de la Cruz: Obras completas (nueva edición integral): precedido de la biografia del autor (biblioteca… (2022) 1 copy
Dark Night 1 copy
The Complete Works I 1 copy
The Complete Works II 1 copy
leaping beyond to 1 copy
Cántico espiritual y poesía completa de San Juan de la Cruz. Con ilustraciones de Eduardo Chillida 1 copy
Poezje wybrane 1 copy
Cántico espiritual : Poesías 1 copy
La montdu Carmel 1 copy
The complete works of Saint John of the Cross of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Volume 1 1864 1 copy
Temna noc in krajsi spisi 1 copy
El cántico espiritual 1 copy
LES OEUVRES SPIRITUELLES 1 copy
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross, of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Volume 1 (2016) 1 copy
Cántico espiritual: Poesías 1 copy
Poesías y escritos breves de San Juan de la Cruz: Avisos, Cautelas y Cartas (Ediciones Populares) (Spanish Edition) (2010) 1 copy
Antología 1 copy
Cántico espiritual : Poesías 1 copy
The Complete Works of Saint John of the Cross. Doctor of the Church. Translated and Edited by E. Allison Peers from the… (1964) 1 copy
Abrégé de la Doctrine de Saint Jean de la Croix [Summary of the Doctrine of Saint John of the Cross] 1 copy
Dark Night of the Soul — Author — 1 copy
Lírica 1 copy
Dichos de luz y amor 1 copy
La Noche Oscura del Alma 1 copy
San Juan de la Cruz Obras 1 copy
Associated Works
Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West (Compass) (2002) — Contributor — 453 copies
The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite (Volume I Advent Season and Christmas Season) (1974) — Contributor — 98 copies
The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite (Volume II Lenten Season and Easter Season) (1974) — Contributor — 84 copies
The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite (Volume III: The Weeks of the Year 6 - 34) (1974) — Contributor — 65 copies
Witness of the Saints: Patristic Readings in the Liturgy of the Hours (2012) — Contributor — 23 copies
Verweilen vor Gott: Mit Theresa von Avila, Johannes vom Kreuz und Edith Stein (2008) — Associated Name — 3 copies
Sulfur 3 — Contributor — 2 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Yepes y Álvarez, Juan de
- Other names
- San Juan de la Cruz
Iohannes a Cruce
Juan de la Cruz, Santo - Birthdate
- 1542-06-24
- Date of death
- 1591-12-14
- Burial location
- Convento de San José, Segovia, Spain
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Spain
- Birthplace
- Fontiveros, Ávila, Crown of Castile
- Place of death
- Úbeda, Kingdom of Jaén, Crown of Castile
- Cause of death
- erysipelas
- Places of residence
- Medina del Campo, Spain
Toledo, Spain
Salamanca, Spain - Education
- University of Salamanca (Philosophy)
Colegio de San Andrés - Occupations
- monk
Carmelite Priest (ordained 1567)
mystic
poet - Relationships
- Teresa of Ávila (mentor)
- Organizations
- Order of the Discalced Carmelites (founder with Teresa of Ávila)
Roman Catholic Church - Awards and honors
- Beatified (1675)
Canonized (1726)
Doctor of the Church (1926) - Short biography
- Saint John of the Cross, O.C.D. (Spanish: San Juan de la Cruz; 1542– 14 December 1591), was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelite friar and a priest who was born at Fontiveros, Old Castile.
- Disambiguation notice
- Please don't confuse with Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz (c. 1650 - 1695), who was a Mexican nun
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