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The Classics Series, Which Has Inspired Many Lesssuccessful Imitations Over The Years, Has Fulfilled Its Promise And Given Us An Invaluable Resource Of The Soul. The Catholic Historical Review Marguerite Porete: The Mirror Of Simple Souls Translated And Introduced By Ellen L. Babinsky Preface By Robert E. Lerner Love: This Soul Has Within Her The Mistress Of The Virtues, Whom One Calls Divine Love, Who Has Transformed Her Completely Into Herself, Is United To Her, And Which Is Why This Soul Belongs Neither To Herself Nor To The Virtues. Reason: But Who Are You, Love? Says Reason. Are Not You One Of The Virtues With Us Even Though You Be Above Us? Love: I Am God, Says Love, For Love Is God And God Is Love, And This Soul Is God By The Condition Of Love. Thus This Precious Beloved Of Mine Is Taught And Guided By Me, Without Herself, For She Is Transformed Into Me, And Such A Perfect One, Says Love, Takes My Nourishment. Marguerite Porete (?1310) We Know Very Little About Marguerite Porete, Only That She Was A Beguine From Hainaut Who Was Burned At The Stake As A Relapsed Heretic In 1310. She Might Have Been A Solitary Itinerant Beguine Who Expounded Her Teachings To Interested Listeners. She Wrote The Mirror Of Simple Souls In Old French Sometime Between 1296 And 1306. The Format Of The Text Is A Dialogue Among Allegorical Figures Who Represent The Nature Of The Relation Between The Soul And God. The Fundamental Structure Of The Discourse Is Grounded In Traditional Neoplatonist Philosophy, And Courtly Language Is Used To Express Theological Abstractions. The Mirror Is A Theological Treatise Which Analyzes How Love In Human Beings Is Related To Divine Love, And How The Human Soul By Means Of This Relation May Experience A Lasting Union Of Indistinct Ion With God In This Life. This Is The First Modern English Translation Of The Complete Text. The Translation Is Based On A Critical Edition Of The Old French And Latin Versions Of The Mirror. The Introduction Sets The Mirror In The Maelstrom Of Political And Ecclesiastical Tensions And Conflicts, And Offers An Analysis Of The French Beguine'S Thought.
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- Q: What is 'The Mirror of Simple Souls' about? A: 'The Mirror of Simple Souls' by Marguerite Porete is a theological treatise that explores the relationship between human love and divine love. It presents a dialogue among allegorical figures, illustrating how the soul may achieve a union with God through love.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Marguerite Porete, a beguine from Hainaut who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Mirror of Simple Souls' is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'The Mirror of Simple Souls' contains a total of 259 pages.
- Q: In what year was this translation published? A: This translation of 'The Mirror of Simple Souls' was published on January 1, 1993.
- Q: Is this the first English translation of the text? A: Yes, this is the first modern English translation of the complete text of 'The Mirror of Simple Souls'.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of love, spirituality, the nature of the soul, and its relationship with God, framed within traditional Neoplatonist philosophy.
- Q: What is the significance of Marguerite Porete's work? A: Marguerite Porete's work is significant for its unique insights into divine love and the soul's journey towards God, making it an important text in the study of Western spirituality.
- Q: What audience is this book suitable for? A: 'The Mirror of Simple Souls' is suitable for readers interested in spirituality, theology, and historical texts, particularly those studying medieval philosophy.
- Q: Does this book include any introductory analysis? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction that sets the text in its historical context and analyzes the thought of the French beguine.