The Spiritual Espousals by Jan van Ruusbroec
The book is a mystical treatise that explores the soul's journey towards union with God through a series of spiritual stages. It delves into the transformative process of inner purification, enlightenment, and the ultimate spiritual marriage between the soul and the divine. The text emphasizes the importance of love, humility, and self-surrender in achieving this mystical union, offering profound insights into the nature of divine love and the contemplative life. Through allegorical language and rich symbolism, it guides readers on a path of deep spiritual reflection and growth.
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- Published
- 1343
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- Middle dutch
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- Alternate Titles
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- Die geestelike brulocht
- The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage
- The Book of Supreme Truth
- The Sparkling Stone
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