Overview
Friends of God: Practical Mystics of the Fourteenth Century is a book written by Anna Groh Seesholtz. The book is a detailed account of the lives and teachings of several mystics who lived in the 14th century. These mystics were called ""Friends of God"" and were known for their practical approach to spirituality.The book provides a historical context for the lives of these mystics and explores their spiritual practices and teachings. The author also examines the impact that these mystics had on the religious landscape of the time and how their teachings continue to influence spiritual seekers today.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different mystic. The mystics covered in the book include Meister Eckhart, Johannes Tauler, Heinrich Suso, and Jan van Ruusbroec. Each chapter provides a biography of the mystic and an analysis of their teachings.The book is written in a scholarly style, but is accessible to readers who are interested in spirituality and mysticism. The author provides footnotes and references for further reading, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of religious studies.Overall, Friends of God: Practical Mystics of the Fourteenth Century is a well-researched and informative book that provides insight into the lives and teachings of some of the most influential mystics of the 14th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Anna Groh Seesholtz
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 25, 2006
- | Number of Pages: 260 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1428648860
- | ISBN-13: 9781428648869
