Messenger of the Heart

Messenger of the Heart
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Publisher : World Wisdom, Inc
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9780941532709
ISBN-13 : 0941532704
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Messenger of the Heart by : Angelus Silesius

Johannes Scheffler assumed the name Angelus Silesius on his leaving the Lutheran church to become a Catholic. He became enmeshed in the bitter controversies of post-Reformation Europe. Soon after his death, however, his masterpiece was claimed by Protestants and Catholics alike as their mystical classic. Frederick Franck shows the poets macro-ecumenical significance in the essay that introduces his translation of these verses, and by adding a "running commentary" of sayings by the ancient Japanese and Chinese masters, with whom this Christian mystic shows a remarkable affinity.

Angelus Silesius

Angelus Silesius
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Publisher : Paulist Press
Total Pages : 174
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ISBN-10 : 0809127687
ISBN-13 : 9780809127689
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Angelus Silesius by : Angelus Silesius

Here are poetic texts by one of the great German mystics of the 17th century, Angelus Silesius (1624-1677). These texts, written in the form of the epigram, are still used today for contemplative prayer and as part of German Christmas folklore.

ANGELUS SILESIUS

ANGELUS SILESIUS
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1033200646
ISBN-13 : 9781033200643
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis ANGELUS SILESIUS by : PAUL. CARUS

Angelus Silesius' Cherubinischer Wandersmann

Angelus Silesius' Cherubinischer Wandersmann
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Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105022858463
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Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Angelus Silesius' Cherubinischer Wandersmann by : Maria M. Böhm

Using a context that is larger than a merely theological one, Bohm (Spanish, Tarleton State U.) translates and interprets selections from Angelus Silesius' 1657 collection of mystical poetry, Cherubinishcher Wandersmann. In addition to examining the historical background and the literature about Silesius, Bohm offers a lengthy discussion of the mystical tradition. She concludes that Silesius' wanderer angel is making a mystical, interior journey, and that Silesius' work falls into no particular genre and fits into no pre-existing closed system. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Principle of Reason

The Principle of Reason
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 0253210666
ISBN-13 : 9780253210661
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis The Principle of Reason by : Martin Heidegger

The Principle of Reason, the text of an important and influential lecture course that Martin Heidegger gave in 1955–56, takes as its focal point Leibniz's principle: nothing is without reason. Heidegger shows here that the principle of reason is in fact a principle of being. Much of his discussion is aimed at bringing his readers to the "leap of thinking," which enables them to grasp the principle of reason as a principle of being. This text presents Heidegger's most extensive reflection on the notion of history and its essence, the Geschick of being, which is considered on of the most important developments in Heidegger's later thought. One of Heidegger's most artfully composed texts, it also contains important discussions of language, translation, reason, objectivity, and technology as well as remarkable readings of Leibniz, Kant, Aristotle, and Goethe, among others.

When God Was a Bird

When God Was a Bird
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Publisher : Fordham Univ Press
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9780823281336
ISBN-13 : 0823281337
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis When God Was a Bird by : Mark I. Wallace

2019 NAUTILUS GOLD WINNER In a time of rapid climate change and species extinction, what role have the world’s religions played in ameliorating—or causing—the crisis we now face? Religion in general, and Christianity in particular, appears to bear a disproportionate burden for creating humankind’s exploitative attitudes toward nature through unearthly theologies that divorce human beings and their spiritual yearnings from their natural origins. In this regard, Christianity has become an otherworldly religion that views the natural world as “fallen,” as empty of signs of God’s presence. And yet, buried deep within the Christian tradition are startling portrayals of God as the beaked and feathered Holy Spirit – the “animal God,” as it were, of historic Christian witness. Through biblical readings, historical theology, continental philosophy, and personal stories of sacred nature, this book recovers the model of God in Christianity as a creaturely, avian being who signals the presence of spirit in everything, human and more-than-human alike. Mark Wallace’s recovery of the bird-God of the Bible signals a deep grounding of faith in the natural world. The moral implications of nature-based Christianity are profound. All life is deserving of humans’ care and protection insofar as the world is envisioned as alive with sacred animals, plants, and landscapes. From the perspective of Christian animism, the Earth is the holy place that God made and that humankind is enjoined to watch over and cherish in like manner. Saving the environment, then, is not a political issue on the left or the right of the ideological spectrum, but, rather, an innermost passion shared by all people of faith and good will in a world damaged by anthropogenic warming, massive species extinction, and the loss of arable land, potable water, and breathable air. To Wallace, this passion is inviolable and flows directly from the heart of Christian teaching that God is a carnal, fleshy reality who is promiscuously incarnated within all things, making the whole world a sacred embodiment of God’s presence, and worthy of our affectionate concern. This beautifully and accessibly written book shows that “Christian animism” is not a strange oxymoron, but Christianity’s natural habitat. Challenging traditional Christianity’s self-definition as an other-worldly religion, Wallace paves the way for a new Earth-loving spirituality grounded in the ancient image of an animal God.

Becoming God

Becoming God
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Publisher : iUniverse
Total Pages : 141
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ISBN-10 : 9781532076329
ISBN-13 : 1532076320
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Becoming God by : Andrew Harvey

Becoming God quite simply helps you define what God is and isn’t. Its short, eloquent 108 epigrams, written by a 17th-century German mystic, open a window into the heart of God and awaken the joy of spiritual connection open to everyone. In this vibrant new volume, you will find the treasure you may not have known you were seeking. Slow down to a stop. Sit quietly with each poem as a meditation, as a living prayer. ~ Mirabai Starr, author of Wild Mercy One of those rare, mystical jewels that enchant the soul. A perfect book to read on days when you are in need of grace. ~ Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit With these brilliant translations, Andrew Harvey brings us to the doorway of great wisdom. Once inside, we are reminded of that which we have most deeply forgotten— our inherent divinity. In these troubled times, this profound offering calls us home! ~ Jeff Brown, author of Grounded Spirituality

Alexandrines

Alexandrines
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Publisher : Legare Street Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1020868287
ISBN-13 : 9781020868283
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Alexandrines by : Julia Bilger

A beautifully crafted collection of poetry exploring themes of love, loss, and the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Andreas Capellanus, Scholasticism, and the Courtly Tradition

Andreas Capellanus, Scholasticism, and the Courtly Tradition
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Publisher : CUA Press
Total Pages : 398
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ISBN-10 : 9780813214191
ISBN-13 : 081321419X
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Andreas Capellanus, Scholasticism, and the Courtly Tradition by : Don A. Monson

This book, the first study in English devoted entirely to Andreas Capellanus's De Amore, presents a comprehensive inquiry into the influence of scholasticism on the structure and organization of the work, applying methods of medieval philosophy and intellectual history to an important problem in medieval literary studies.

German Mysticism From Hildegard of Bingen to Ludwig Wittgenstein

German Mysticism From Hildegard of Bingen to Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Publisher : State University of New York Press
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9781438423500
ISBN-13 : 1438423500
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis German Mysticism From Hildegard of Bingen to Ludwig Wittgenstein by : Andrew Weeks

This book offers the reader an introduction to the writings of Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart, Tauler, Nicholas of Cusa, Paracelsus, Jacob Boehme, Angelus Silesius, Novalis and includes the more recent thinkers, such as Schopenhauer and Wittgenstein, who were influenced by the tradition. It is the first study of its scope to take into account the much ignored historical preconditions of German mysticism and the first to trace the thematic evolution of mystical literature from a core of biblical and Augustinian materials. It also follows in the footsteps of recent scholarship in showing how German mysticism interacts with other currents in intellectual history such as the Reformation, Romanticism, or Modernism. Instead of murky generalizations, the reader will find clear discussions of representative literary documents, analyzed with an eye to theme, source, style, function, and influence.