In His Own Words Conversations with Meister Eckhart

by Simon Parke

Conversations with Meister Eckhart is an imagined conversation with this 13th-century mystic, around such themes as detachment, which he famously placed above love; spirituality; God; the soul; and suffering. But while the conversation is imagined, Eckhart's words are not; they are authentically his own.
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First published December 18, 2009

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meister Eckhart seems quite accessible, modern, and himself here; yet this is the fundamental problem with this book. Even if "in his own words", this is not Meister Eckhart.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simon Parke takes the writings of Meister Eckhart, a 13th century mystic, and creates "an interview" to frame his words. Eckhart was a Dominican who was accused of heresy. He died while on trial, and the church tried to ensure he was forgotten, but his words survived. Similarities with other major religions of one-ness is interesting. I enjoyed it.