| Author |
Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Contributor |
Ruusbroec, Jan van, 1293-1381 |
| Translator |
Stoddart, Jane T., 1863-1944 |
| Title |
Ruysbroeck and the Mystics: with selections from Ruysbroeck
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton,1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Mark C. Orton, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Ruysbroeck and the Mystics: with selections from Ruysbroeck" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a scholarly work that explores the writings of the 14th-century mystic Jean von Ruysbroeck, presenting them alongside selections from Ruysbroeck's own texts. This work reflects a profound engagement with medieval Christian mysticism during the late 19th century, aiming to illuminate the intricate spiritual insights of Ruysbroeck, who is noted for his deep contemplative practices and theories on divine love. The likely topic of the book involves an in-depth examination of Ruysbroeck’s mystical theology, focusing on the nature of God and the soul’s union with the divine. The opening of this volume provides an introduction to both the work of Ruysbroeck and the context in which he wrote. It discusses the challenges of interpreting his mystical ideas, emphasizing the obscure and often abstract language found in his writings. Maeterlinck expresses concerns regarding the accessibility of Ruysbroeck's thoughts, which delve into the complexities of divine contemplation, the nature of love, and the mystical union between the soul and God. The initial chapters hint at a deeper exploration into Ruysbroeck's philosophy and theology, complemented by an analysis of his introspective journey and the richness of his spiritual vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Mysticism
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| Subject |
Ruusbroec, Jan van, 1293-1381
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66820 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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