The Interior Castle

Celebrated for almost five centuries as a master of spiritual literature, 16th-century saint, Teresa of Avila, is one of the most beloved religious figures in history. Overcome one day by a mystical vision of a crystal castle with seven chambers, each representing a different stage in spiritual development, Teresa immediately wrote The Interior Castle. Probably her most important and widely studied work, it guides the spiritual seeker through each stage of development until the soul's final union with the divine. Free of religious dogma, this modern translation renders St. Teresa's work a beautiful and practical set of teachings for seekers of all faiths in need of spiritual guidance. It also places this classic in a contemporary context, reasserting its spiritual and literary importance even after more than 400 years.

Mirabai Starr is an adjunct professor of philosophy, religious studies, and Spanish at the University of New Mexico who has studied a wide variety of religious traditions, including Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity. In addition to her translations, Starr has written award-winning short stories and essays for various literary and spiritual publications.