A Companion to John of Ruusbroec

John of Ruusbroec (1293-1381) is one of the most important mystical authors in the Christian tradition. This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of Ruusbroec studies, including a survey of the mystical tradition in the Low Countries before Ruusbroec, a discussion of his life and works, the manuscript tradition, the most significant mystical-theological and literary themes, Latin translations of his work, and the widespread resonance of his thought across Europe until 1800. Finally, it offers a summary of secondary research since the nineteenth century. To complement the range of scholarly articles, this Companion also includes the first English translation of a series of Middle Dutch texts that offer deeper insight into Ruusbroec, his thought, and his mystical and literary context.

Contributors include: Jos Andriessen, John Arblaster, Guido De Baere, Rob Faesen, Bernard McGinn, Hilde No , Kees Schepers, Loet Swart, Rik Van Nieuwenhove, and Lieve Uyttenhove.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004265406
• ISBN13: 9789004265400
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.4"