Masters of the Spiritual Life

By Frederick William Drake

Book Overview

Masters of the Spiritual Life is a book written by F. W. Drake that offers a comprehensive exploration of the lives and teachings of some of the greatest spiritual masters throughout history. The book covers a wide range of spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. It delves into the lives and teachings of figures such as St. Francis of Assisi, Meister Eckhart, Rumi, and Ramana Maharshi, among others.The book is divided into chapters that focus on each master, providing a detailed biography and analysis of their teachings. Drake draws from a variety of sources, including the writings of the masters themselves, as well as commentaries from scholars and other experts in the field of spirituality.Throughout the book, Drake emphasizes the common themes and insights that run through the teachings of these masters. He explores the idea of spiritual awakening, the importance of self-discovery, and the role of compassion and service in the spiritual life. He also examines the challenges and obstacles that these masters faced, and how they overcame them to achieve enlightenment.Masters of the Spiritual Life is a valuable resource for anyone interested in spirituality and personal growth. It offers a wealth of wisdom and insight from some of the most influential spiritual figures in history, and provides a roadmap for those seeking to deepen their own spiritual practice.1916. This book aims at quickening personal religion by recalling the lessons in the spiritual life which some of the great Masters of Devotion have left to us in their lives and in their writings. Contents: St. Augustine and the �������Confessions�������; Julian of Norwich and �������Revelations of Divine Love�������; Thomas A. Kempis and the �������Imitation of Christ�������; Lorenzo Scupoli and the �������Spiritual Combat�������; Francis de Sales and the �������Devout Life�������; William Law and �������A Serious Call"".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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564595595
• ISBN13: 9781564595591
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.8" x 10.5"