What is the main theme of John of the Cross's studies?
Development of the soul
Growth of the Church
Spanish history
Greek Philosophy
Answer
John of the Cross was a 16th-century Spanish Carmelite friar, poet, and mystic who is considered one of the most important writers in the Spanish language and a Doctor of the Church. He is best known for his writings on the spiritual life, including his poem The Ascent of Mount Carmel and his prose work The Dark Night of the Soul.
Soul-Searching with San Juan de la Cruz: Unraveling the Mysteries of John of the Cross
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