The Life of Saint John of the Cross : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436679602 : 1436679605 : 13 Jun 2008 : The Life of Saint John of the Cross: Mystical Doctor is a book written by The Sisters of Notre Dame, which tells the story of the life of Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic and Doctor of the Church. The book covers his early life as a Carmelite friar, his imprisonment and torture by his own order for his reform efforts, and his eventual canonization as a saint. The Sisters of Notre Dame delve into the mystical teachings of Saint John of the Cross, exploring his deep spiritual insights and his contribution to the development of Christian mysticism. They examine his most famous work, The Dark Night of the Soul, which describes the journey of the soul towards union with God, and offer their own reflections on his teachings.The book also provides a historical context for Saint John of the Cross's life, describing the turbulent political and religious landscape of 16th century Spai