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John Ruusbroec: The Spiritual Espousals, The Sparkling Stones, And Other Works (Classics Of Western Spirituality) (Madeleva Lect
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The Books Will Be A Welcome Addition To The Bookshelf Of Every Literate Religious Person. The Christian Century John Ruusbroec: The Spiritual Espousals, The Sparkling Stones, And Other Works Translated And Introduced By James A. Wiseman, O.S.B. Preface By Louis Dupre God'S Interior Stirring And Touch Make Us Hunger And Strive, For The Spirit Of God Is Pursuing Our Spirit. The More There Is Of The Touch, The More There Is Of The Hunger And Striving. This Is A Life Of Love At The Highest Level Of Its Activity. John Ruusbroec (12931381) The Fourteenth Century In Europe Has Been Called The Age Of Adversity. It Was A Time When Medieval Society Was Racked By The Hundred Years' War, The Black Death, And Peasant Turmoil Of The Age, Saw The Decline Of Its Mendicant Orders, The Babylonian Captivity Of The Papacy In Avignon, And The Rise Of Wideranging Heretical Movements Such As The Free Spirit Heresy That Disparaged The Church And Its Sacraments In Favor Of An Immediate Experience Of God. In This Context John Ruusbroec (12931381) Lived As A Monk In The Duchy Of Brabant And Produced A Corpus Of Works On The Spiritual Life That Has Made Him The Most Important Flemish Mystic In An Age Of Such Greats As John Tauler, Julian Of Norwich, And Birgitta Of Sweden. For The First Time In English, Four Of Ruusbroec'S Most Influential Writings Have Been Collected In One Volume: The Spiritual Espousals, A Mirror Of Eternal Blessedness, The Little Book Of Clarification, And The Sparkling Stone. This New Translation By James Wiseman Offers A Fresh, Contemporary Rendering Of Ruusbroec'S Brilliant Discourses That Caused Abbot Cuthbert Butler To Comment That In All Probabilitythere Has Been No Greater Contemplative; And Certainly There Has Been No Greater Mystical Writer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'John Ruusbroec: The Spiritual Espousals'? A: The main theme revolves around the spiritual life and the intimate relationship between God and the soul, as expressed through John Ruusbroec's mystical writings.
- Q: Who is the author of the translation and introduction? A: The translation and introduction are by James A. Wiseman, O.S.B.
- Q: What are the key works included in this volume? A: This volume includes four of Ruusbroec's influential writings: The Spiritual Espousals, A Mirror of Eternal Blessedness, The Little Book of Clarification, and The Sparkling Stone.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'John Ruusbroec: The Spiritual Espousals' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1986.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in spirituality? A: Yes, the contemporary translation by James Wiseman makes it accessible for beginners while providing deep insights into spiritual life.
- Q: What historical context influenced John Ruusbroec's writings? A: Ruusbroec's writings were influenced by the tumultuous events of the fourteenth century, including the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death.
- Q: Can this book enhance my understanding of Western mysticism? A: Yes, it provides significant insights into the thought of one of the most important Flemish mystics, contributing to the understanding of Western mysticism.
- Q: Are there any reviews from notable publications about this book? A: Yes, The Christian Century noted that the book would be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious person.