Bibliograph

Meister Eckhart's book of secrets, meditations on letting go and finding true freedom, Mark S. Burrows and Jon M. Sweeney

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Meister Eckhart's book of secrets, meditations on letting go and finding true freedom, Mark S. Burrows and Jon M. Sweeney

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-214) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Meister Eckhart's book of secrets

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1091240910

Responsibility statement

Mark S. Burrows and Jon M. Sweeney

Sub title

meditations on letting go and finding true freedom

Summary

An elegant rendering of the great mystic's thoughts on the mysteries of the authentic life. This is a little book about soul freedom. It is a book about discovering the secret to all the things we most desire: contentment, meaning, peace of mind, and true freedom. This skillfully edited translation of selections from the writings of Meister Eckhart provides a roadmap to the spiritual life for contemporary seekers. Eckhart takes us on a journey of discovery; a journey in which we learn to let go, relinquish our need to know everything, and lose those things that we think are important for a life of worth. And in the end he shows us that the true secret is this: to find yourself, you must lose yourself"The authors have translated Eckhart's original sermons and academic texts, both from Latin and German into English and from prose into poetry. They consider their work a "carrying over" of his insights for readers "for whom the style of his writings might not be easily accessible."--From the Publisher's Weekly review

Table Of Contents

Prologue: there is a secret hidden in the heart -- Seeking light -- Facing darkness -- Risking love -- Knowing nothing -- Embracing everything -- Epilogue: come home to yourself

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