About the book
William Johnston--an authority on fourteenth century spirituality and specifically on the writings of this unknown author--provides a substantive and accessible introduction detailing what is known about the history of this text and its relevance throughout the ages. Also included here is the author's other principal work, The Book of Privy Counseling--a short and moving text on the way to enlightenment through a total loss of self and consciousness only of the divine.
Editions of The Cloud of Unknowing
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385030977
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307809056
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William Johnston--an authority on fourteenth century spirituality and specifically on the writings of this unknown author--provides a substantive and accessible introduction detailing what is known about the history of this text and its relevance throughout the ages. Also included here is the author's other principal work, The Book of Privy Counseling--a short and moving text on the way to enlightenment through a total loss of self and consciousness only of the divine.
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What is The Cloud of Unknowing about?
William Johnston--an authority on fourteenth century spirituality and specifically on the writings of this unknown author--provides a substantive and accessible introduction detailing what is known about the history of this text and its relevance throughout the ages. Also included here is the author's other principal work, The Book of Privy Counseling--a short and moving text on the way to enlightenment through a total loss of self and consciousness only of the divine.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cloud of Unknowing?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of The Cloud of Unknowing?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385030977
Is The Cloud of Unknowing part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Image Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cloud of Unknowing?
William Johnston
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cloud of Unknowing is available as paperback(ISBN 9780385030977) and ebook(ISBN 9780307809056)
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