The Spiritual Writings of Denis the Carthusian
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The Spiritual Writings of Denis the Carthusian

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The Spiritual Writings of Denis the Carthusian

About this book

Renowned in his day as a mystic and theologian, Denis was born in 1402 in the Belgian province of Limburg which formerly comprised in the county of Hesbaye; died 12 March, 1471. His birthplace was Ryckel, a small village a few miles from Saint-Trond, whence ancient writers have often surnamed him Ryckel or ???  Ryckel. Sometimes called 'the last scholastic', he penned over 150 works. This is the first complete English translation of his most significant spiritual writings: 'Contemplation', 'Prayer', 'Meditation', 'Fountain of Light and the Paths of Life'. amd 'Monastic Profession'. He was also known as the 'last of the Schoolmen', devoted to prayer, avid reader whose favorite author was Pseudo-Dionysius. Author of commentaries, sermons, and theological and philosophical treatises. He died on the 12 March 1471.

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Publisher
Four Courts Press
Year
2018
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9781846827532
Subtopic
Medieval & Early Modern Literary Criticism
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Frontispiece
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Bibliography
  10. Translator's Note
  11. Contemplation, Book One
  12. Contemplation, Book Two
  13. Contemplation, Book Three
  14. Prayer
  15. Meditation
  16. The Fountain of Light and the Paths of Life
  17. Monastic Profession
  18. Exhortation to Novices

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