The Spiritual Combat is a classic work of Christian spirituality from the 16th century. It offers a guide to the spiritual life, drawing on the techniques and wisdom of early Christian monasticism. The book is divided into five parts, each of which offers advice and encouragement for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God. This edition also includes the Supplement, a series of meditations on the life of Christ, and The Path of Paradise, a treatise on the joys of heaven.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.