The Cloud Of Unknowing And Other Works by Anonymous
A collection of medieval mystical guides offering practical instruction in contemplative prayer and union with the divine, urging the seeker to relinquish intellectual striving and enter a receptive, loving awareness beyond concepts. The works teach that God is approached not by reasoning or images but by humble self-emptying, a concentrated act of love or a single receptive word that pierces the veil separating the soul from divine presence; they stress simplicity, vigilance against pride and speculative theology, and give pastoral counsel for novices and spiritual directors. Written in a direct, ascetic tone, the texts outline a path of purgation and contemplative “unknowing” that leads to intimate, experiential communion with God rather than doctrinal knowledge.
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- English
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- 120-200 pages
- Original Language
- Middle english
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