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100 1 _aRolle, Richard, of Hampole,
_d1290?-1349
245 1 4 _aThe Form of Perfect Living and Other Prose Treatises
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-20
508 _aE-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life
653 _aRolle, Richard, of Hampole, 1290?-1349
700 1 _aHodgson, Geraldine Emma,
_d1865-1937
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25856
999 _c66857
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