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The Dark Night of the Soul: Christian Mysticism and the Path to Enlightenment

Throughout the history of mysticism, the metaphor of darkness has often been used to describe periods of deep spiritual trial. One of the most profound expressions of this concept is found in the writings of St. John of the Cross, a 16th-century Spanish mystic, who coined the term “Dark Night of the Soul.” This concept …

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