The Interior Castle – in Hebrew


A Hebrew translation of the important book of Saint Teresa of Avila, one of the important authors in the Catholic Church, has been published.

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The publishers “Hadkeren” (Unicorn) are editing a series of mystical writings from the religions of the world called “Mystical Paths”. The book “The Interior Castle” of Saint Teresa of Avila joins other books that were written by Jewish and Muslim mystics. It should be pointed out that the translator of the book, Denise Haran Ben David sought the counsel of people from the Saint James Vicariate for Hebrew Speaking Catholics in Israel, particularly seminarian Dr. Benedetto Di Bitonto and Father Rafic Nahra.

“The Interior Castle” was written in Spain in the 16th century by the Carmelite nun Saint Teresa of Avilla. She addresses her writing to the nuns of her order seeking to help them improve their prayer and reach the innermost part of their soul. The book describes a precise voyage through the seven mansions that make up the soul, the graces, the possibilities and dangers of each mansion. The book was written by a woman for women, a rare occurrence in the Church of that time and is written with touching intimacy.

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