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Document Details : Title: Teresa of Avila and the Relationship of Humility to Insight Author(s): SAWALL, Marina Journal: Studies in Spirituality Volume: 29 Date: 2019 Pages: 109-119 DOI: 10.2143/SIS.29.0.3286940 Abstract : For Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), humility might be the most important virtue, since it is consistently mentioned throughout her books and shorter writings, such as soliloquies, prayers, and poems. In this article, the author will show that humility (humildad) is both a condition and an effect of insight. At first, humility is necessary for preparing oneself to gain insight. Yet after insight has happened, a new state of humility can be identified, namely ‘satisfied humility’, encouraging and strengthening one’s position in life. |
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