TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rolle,Richard,of Hampole
AU  - Hodgson,Geraldine Emma
TI  - The Form of Perfect Living and Other Prose Treatises
AV  - BX 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Christian life
KW  - Rolle, Richard, of Hampole, 1290?-1349
N1  - Release date is 2008-06-20; E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Form of Perfect Living and Other Prose Treatises" by Richard Rolle of Hampole is a collection of spiritual and religious writings composed in the 14th century. This work is intended to provide guidance on leading a devout life, stressing the importance of inner purity, contemplation, and divine love. The text focuses on the essence of mystical experiences and teachings, illustrating Rolle’s deep connection to Christian spirituality while addressing readers who may not be familiar with early English language.  At the start of the treatise, Rolle outlines the three major wretchednesses plaguing the sinful soul: a lack of spiritual strength, succumbing to worldly desires, and the folly of trading eternal joy for temporary pleasures. He emphasizes the need for vigilance against the devil's temptations, which can come in various subtle forms. Rolle also discusses the significance of love for God, suggesting that true love manifests as selflessness and an earnest desire for spiritual closeness. His engaging discourse aims to inspire those seeking a more profound connection with their faith, urging them to love God wholly and to seek the essence of life through both contemplation and action. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -