The Originality And Influence Of Ruysbroeck

By A. Wautier D'Aygalliers

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Originality and Influence of Ruysbroeck"" is written by A. Wautier D'Aygalliers. The book is an in-depth analysis of the life and works of Jan van Ruysbroeck, a 14th-century Flemish mystic and writer. The author explores the originality of Ruysbroeck's writings and their influence on later mystics and thinkers.The book begins with an introduction to Ruysbroeck's life and his spiritual journey. The author then delves into the various themes that are present in Ruysbroeck's writings, such as the nature of God, the soul, and the spiritual life. The author also examines the literary style and language used by Ruysbroeck, which is a blend of Latin, Middle Dutch, and French.The book also explores the influence of Ruysbroeck's writings on later mystics and thinkers, such as Thomas Merton and Evelyn Underhill. The author argues that Ruysbroeck's ideas and writings were ahead of their time and continue to be relevant today.Overall, ""The Originality and Influence of Ruysbroeck"" is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Jan van Ruysbroeck, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mysticism, spirituality, and the history of religious thought.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ruysbroeck the Admirable, by A. Wautier D'Aygalliers. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595587.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: 1425312616
• ISBN13: 9781425312619
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"