02383cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450081001482640051002293000047002803360026003273370026003533380036003795000031004155080049004465201439004955340045019346530072019798560042020514664UtSlPG20260610133129.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBV1 aInge, William Ralph,d1860-195410aLight, Life, and Love: Selections from the German Mystics of the Middle Ages 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aThis etext was produced by Charles Aldarondo  a"Light, Life, and Love: Selections from the German Mystics of the Middle Ages" by W. R. Inge is a collection of spiritual writings that draws from the works of prominent German mystics from the medieval period. Written during the early 20th century, this compilation offers insights into the mystical traditions that emerged in the context of medieval Christianity, emphasizing the personal relationship between the soul and God as expressed by figures like Meister Eckhart, John Tauler, and Heinrich Suso. The book likely explores themes of divine love, the nature of God, and the path to spiritual enlightenment through surrender and detachment.  The opening portion of the book sets the stage by introducing the historical context of German mysticism, noting its precursors and significant contributors. The text emphasizes the importance of inner spirituality and the quest for immediate communion with God, which was a characteristic feature of the mystics’ teachings. Inge explores the lives and philosophies of the mystics, such as Meister Eckhart's concept of the divine spark within the soul and the notion that true knowledge of God transcends verbal expression. This introductory section provides a foundation for the deeper explorations that follow, showing how these mystics viewed suffering, grace, and the transformative power of divine love in their spiritual practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMysticism -- Germany -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 -- Sources40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4664