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Here is the clearest possible exposition of the life and teachings of the diminutive Carmelite Friar whose influence has been so very profound. This book argues that St John of the Cross as a multifaceted, 'myriad minded man' is an Outstanding Christian Thinker. Within this book we shall encounter many facets of his genius for living the spiritual life: John as mystic, artist, theologian, psychologist and initiator of dialogue with other faiths, concluding that John can best be understood for Christians today as a 'practical theologian' par excellence who offers clear and practical help to contemporary Christians in their journey to encounter with the Living Lord. John is the inheritor of the medieval tradition and he is our contemporary. Like John's leap onto the city walls of Toledo, high above the perilous cliffs of the Tajo, so, the saint says, the Christian life must be a similar leap of faith 'in darkness and unknown' as we take a deep breath, place our trust in God and let go into the full clear air alone at last and in terrifying wonder of God's loving embrace. Series Editor: Brian Davies OP, Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, New York. This series offers a range of authoritative studies on people and movements who have made an outstanding contribution to Christian thought and understanding. The series ranges across the full spectrum of Christian thought, to include Catholic and Protestant thinkers, to cover East and West, historical and contemporary figures.

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'I am now most grateful for the invitation [to review this book] not only for the attractive and well researched account of John of the Cross which Peter Tyler presents but, most of all, for the insights the book offers for understanding today's world... This is a timely book in our Christian history.' --,

Mention in the New Books Just Published section. The Church Times, 7th May 2010 'A clear exposition of the life and teachings of the diminutive Carmelite friar. ... Ideal for devotional reading with a helpful bibliography.' Methodist Recorder, 1st July 2010 'Tyler does exceptional work in rescuing John from the charge of moroseness by a sensitive analysis of his aesthetics and its psychological underpinnings.' Church of Ireland Gazette 'I ... recommend it, both to those wishing to find a way to begin to study the works of St John of the Cross and to those already familiar with them. 'The author uses the combination of his understanding of mystical and pastoral theology and of psychology to help the reader towards a better understanding of his subject.' 'Well written ... beautifully produced and ... very readable.' Fairacres Chronicle 'Peter Tyler's St. John of the Cross elucidates the great Carmelite's poetry and spiritual teaching through a very readable exploration of his life...It transformed my understanding of him.' --Sanford Lakoff 'A new book about John immediately invites our interest, particularly when it is in Continuum's excellent Outstanding Christian Thinkers series... Overall, this is a book with much to recommend it.' --Sanford Lakoff 'I am now most grateful for the invitation [to review this book] not only for the attractive and well researched account of John of the Cross which Peter Tyler presents but, most of all, for the insights the book offers for understanding today's world... This is a timely book in our Christian history.' --Sanford Lakoff 'Tyler's introduction is very helpful and one which I highly recommend, particularly for the breadth of its scope.'--Sanford Lakoff

'Tyler's introduction is very helpful and one which I highly recommend, particularly for the breadth of its scope.'--Sanford Lakoff

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Peter Mark Tyler is Senior Lecturer and Programme Director of Pastoral Theology at St Mary's University College, Twickenham. He has had a long interest in the works of St John of the Cross and regularly leads pilgrimage retreats to the sites associated with the saint in Spain. His doctoral work combined his interest in mystical theology with psychology and philosophy and he is a registered psychotherapist in private practice.

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