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An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic.
Meister Eckhart (1260–1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the Western mystical tradition. This important introduction to his writing and preaching contains rich selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk, the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.
This book was previously published under the title Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Nothing: Sermons, Writings, and Sayings.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
Editions of The Pocket Meister Eckhart
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781590302798
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781570621390
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781611806434
- EBook
- ISBN 9780834841871
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An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic.
Meister Eckhart (1260–1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the Western mystical tradition. This important introduction to his writing and preaching contains rich selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk, the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.
This book was previously published under the title Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Nothing: Sermons, Writings, and Sayings.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
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What is The Pocket Meister Eckhart about?
An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic.
Meister Eckhart (1260–1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the Western mystical tradition. This important introduction to his writing and preaching contains rich selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk, the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.
This book was previously published under the title Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Nothing: Sermons, Writings, and Sayings.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Pocket Meister Eckhart?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Spirituality and religious experience > Mysticism
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Is The Pocket Meister Eckhart part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Shambhala Pocket Library
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Pocket Meister Eckhart?
Meister Eckhart
Who is the Publisher of the book The Pocket Meister Eckhart?
Shambhala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Pocket Meister Eckhart is available as paperback(ISBN 9781590302798) and paperback(ISBN 9781570621390) and paperback(ISBN 9781611806434) and ebook(ISBN 9780834841871)
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