Golden thoughts from the Book of Spiritual Poverty. By Dr. Johann Tauler ; done into English by M.A.C. with introductory notice by T.M. Lindsay. LONDON : C1910.
by TAULER, Johannes [ John ] ca. 1300-1361. [ M.A.C. [translator]
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Glasgow: David Bryce & Son, 1896. First Thus . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Small Octavo. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1896. [ Not dated. NLS dates as 1896. Translation of selections from: Nachfolgung des armen Lebens Christi.]. Hardback. Original green cloth; gilt lettered spine and cover. Red decorative panel to cover. All edges pale-red; bevelled boards. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear only. Tight, bright and clean. VERY GOOD INDEED. 120 pages. Includes bibliographical references. JOHANNES TAULER OP (c. 1300-16 June 1361) was a German mystic, a Catholic preacher and a theologian. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, he belonged to the Dominican order. Tauler was known as one of the most important Rhineland mystics. He promoted a certain neo-platonist dimension in the Dominican spirituality of his time. Luther said of him; 'I know of no better theology'.**Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.
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- Title
- Golden thoughts from the Book of Spiritual Poverty. By Dr. Johann Tauler ; done into English by M.A.C. with introductory notice by T.M. Lindsay. LONDON : C1910.
- Author
- TAULER, Johannes [ John ] ca. 1300-1361. [ M.A.C. [translator]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- David Bryce & Son
- Place of Publication
- Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1896
- Size
- Small Octavo
- Keywords
- Mysticism - History - Middle Ages, 600-1500. Jesus Christ Mysticism History Middle Ages, 600-1500. Jesus Christ Example ; Early works to 1800. Mysticism ; Early works to 1800. Poverty Religious aspects Christianity ; Early works to 1800. Spiritual life Ch
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