Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) was a priest, a mystic, and nearly a heretic. In the 20th century, the Roman Catholic Church rehabilitated him and late Pope John Paul II spoke of his work with fondness. What makes him of particular interest is that he has influenced a wide range of spiritual teachers both inside and outside the Christian tradition. Eckhart wrote at a time--much like today--when society appeared to be coming apart at the seams. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, he captured the many forms and stages of the love of God, the mystic path, and the journey of transformation--in language so startling that he was often accused of heresy. Now, seven centuries later, this fresh, stunning rendering of his work translates the essence of one of Christianity's greatest spiritual voices. This book conveys the heart of Eckhart's teaching on what it means to embark on an authentic spiritual journey--a journey that is characterized by mystery, paradox, and an embrace of the unknown.

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