Meister Eckhart
6 books
About the Author
Meister Eckhart, the renowned 13th-14th century German theologian, philosopher, and mystic, remains a towering figure in Christian spirituality, celebrated for his profound insights into the divine union of the soul with God. Born around 1260 in Thuringia, he joined the Dominican Order and rose to prominence as a preacher, teacher, and prior, delivering sermons that blended scholastic rigor with poetic mysticism. His teachings, often provocative, emphasized detachment from worldly attachments, the birth of the Word in the soul, and the ineffable ground of being, influencing later thinkers from Renaissance humanists to modern existentialists. Despite facing charges of heresy in 1326, many of his works were posthumously vindicated, and his legacy endures through collections like The Pocket Meister Eckhart, offering timeless wisdom on inner transformation and divine love.
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mystical
philosophical
eloquent
Books by Meister Eckhart
