by St. John of the Cross / trans. and ed. by E. Allison Peers

Dark Night of the Soul follows the soul's journey from a state of abandonment and darkness to a loving union with God.  In a voice at once grandiose and melodious, and a style that combines the systematic theology of St. Thomas Aquinas with rapturous poetry, St. John describes the process of moving away from routine religious rituals and embracing a Being who can be known only through love. 

One of the greatest contributions to the literature of mysticism, Dark Night of the Soul offers support and encouragement to all who seek oneness with God.