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100 1 _aInge, William Ralph,
_d1860-1954
245 1 0 _aLight, Life, and Love: Selections from the German Mystics of the Middle Ages
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Charles Aldarondo
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMysticism -- Germany -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4664
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