Ruysbroeck the Admirable

""Ruysbroeck the Admirable"" is a biographical account of the life and works of Jan van Ruysbroeck, a medieval Flemish mystic and theologian. The book is written by A. Wautier D'Aygalliers and is a comprehensive study of Ruysbroeck's life, his spiritual teachings, and his impact on Christian spirituality. The author delves deep into the mystic's writings and examines his unique perspective on the union between God and man. The book also explores the historical context in which Ruysbroeck lived and the influence of his teachings on the Christian Church. Overall, ""Ruysbroeck the Admirable"" is a fascinating account of one of the most important Christian mystics of the Middle Ages.Partial Contents: Medieval Philosophies; Historical Influences and the Life of Ruysbroeck; External Politics; Church in the Fourteenth Century; Deviations from Piety; Youth of Ruysbroeck; Ruysbroeck's Ministry; Conversion; Monastic life of Ruysbroeck; Literary Activity; Last Years; Exposition of the Doctrine of Ruysbroeck; Scholasticism; Neoplatonism; Originality and Influence of Ruysbroeck.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. Wautier D'Aygalliers

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

Publication Date: Nov 01, 1995

Number of Pages: 372 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1564595587

ISBN-13: 9781564595584