John Ruusbroec: The Spiritual Espousals, The Sparkling Stone, and Other Works
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Overview
This volume consists of four of the major treatises of John Ruusbroec (1293–1381), fourteenth-century Flemish mystic, in contemporary English translation. Better understand the middle ages with this example of mystical Christianity. Church historians and modern believers will benefit from interacting with this unique primary source.
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Key Features
- Ruusbroec’s expression of classic mystical spirituality presented in a single volume
- Fully integrates and cross references with other resources from your Logos library
- Presents readers with a cross-cultural and notable historical example of Christian thought
Top Highlights
“an interior, exalted life of desire, which many persons attain through the practice of virtue and the grace of God” (Page 42)
“whoever wishes to direct his mind to God must have God present to him under some divine attribute” (Page 67)
“humility, charity, and the patient endurance of interior and exterior suffering” (Page 48)
“Directing one’s mind to God is the same as seeing God in a spiritual way.” (Page 67)
“All this is still prevenient grace, not meritorious grace” (Page 45)
About the Author
John of Ruusbroec (1293 or 1294– 2 December 1381) was one of the Flemish mystics. He wrote The Kingdom of the Divine Lovers, The Twelve Beguines, The Spiritual Espousals, A Mirror of Eternal Blessedness, The Little Book of Enlightenment, and The Sparkling Stone.
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