Cloud of Unknowing

Klappentext Written by an anonymous English monk during the late fourteenth century, 'The Cloud of Unknowing' holds an important place in the history of both Western literature and spirituality. Though originally intended for a select audience, the work's simple, engaging style has won it widespread popularity since it rediscovery more than century ago. 'The Cloud' puts forth a method of contemplation that stresses the impotence of the understanding to break through the cloud of unknowing that separates God and humanity. Rather, 'it is love alone that can reach God in this life.' Zusammenfassung The Cloud of Unknowing puts forth a method of contemplation that stresses the impotence of the understanding to break through the cloud of unknowing that separates God and humanity.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: James Walsh (Editore), Simon Tugwell (Editore)
• Autori: James (EDT) Walsh
• Editore: Paulist press
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 01.01.1982
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Cristianesimo; Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazi
• EAN: 9780809123322
• ISBN: 978-0-8091-2332-2
• Numero di pagine: 293
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm
• Serie: Classics of Western Spirituali; Classics of Western Spirituali
• Categorie: PHILOSOPHY / General; RELIGION / Meditations; Philosophy; RELIGION / Christianity / History; RELIGION / Mysticism