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The Pocket Meister Eckhart
An introduction to the writing and preaching of the greatest medieval European mystic.
Meister Eckhart (1260–1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the Western mystical tradition. This important introduction to his writing and preaching contains rich selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk , the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.
This book was previously published under the title Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Sermons, Writings, and Sayings .
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
Meister Eckhart (1260–1327), a German Dominican whose preaching was immensely popular in his own time, was one of the greatest medieval European mystics, and his writings helped build the foundation of the Western mystical tradition. This important introduction to his writing and preaching contains rich selections from his sermons, treatises, and sayings, as well as Table Talk , the records of his informal advice to his spiritual children.
This book was previously published under the title Meister Eckhart, from Whom God Hid Sermons, Writings, and Sayings .
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
152 pages, Paperback
Published September 18, 2018
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Meister Eckhart
271 books508 followersEckhart von Hochheim, commonly known as Meister Eckhart, was a German theologian, philosopher and mystic, born near Gotha, in Thuringia.
Meister is German for "Master", referring to the academic title Magister in theologia he obtained in Paris. Coming into prominence during the decadent Avignon Papacy and a time of increased tensions between the Franciscans and Eckhart's Dominican Order of Preacher Friars, he was brought up on charges later in life before the local Franciscan-led Inquisition. Tried as a heretic by Pope John XXII, his "Defence" is famous for his reasoned arguments to all challenged articles of his writing and his refutation of heretical intent. He purportedly died before his verdict was received, although no record of his death or burial site has ever been discovered.
Meister Eckhart is sometimes (erroneously) referred to as "Johannes Eckhart", although Eckhart was his given name and von Hochheim was his surname.
"Perhaps no mystic in the history of Christianity has been more influential and more controversial than the Dominican Meister Eckart. Few, if any, mystics have been as challenging to modern day readers and as resistant to agreed-upon interpretation."
—Bernard McGinn, The Mystical Thought of Meister Eckhart
Meister is German for "Master", referring to the academic title Magister in theologia he obtained in Paris. Coming into prominence during the decadent Avignon Papacy and a time of increased tensions between the Franciscans and Eckhart's Dominican Order of Preacher Friars, he was brought up on charges later in life before the local Franciscan-led Inquisition. Tried as a heretic by Pope John XXII, his "Defence" is famous for his reasoned arguments to all challenged articles of his writing and his refutation of heretical intent. He purportedly died before his verdict was received, although no record of his death or burial site has ever been discovered.
Meister Eckhart is sometimes (erroneously) referred to as "Johannes Eckhart", although Eckhart was his given name and von Hochheim was his surname.
"Perhaps no mystic in the history of Christianity has been more influential and more controversial than the Dominican Meister Eckart. Few, if any, mystics have been as challenging to modern day readers and as resistant to agreed-upon interpretation."
—Bernard McGinn, The Mystical Thought of Meister Eckhart
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August 28, 2021
Simple yet challenging, this is a collection of saying, excerpts, and brief sermons. The introduction was actually very helpful, I strongly recommend reading it. Meister Eckhart is brilliant, but a medieval Aristolean scholastic mystical perspective needs a little explanation to prepare the reader, which is why I recommend the introduction. Meister Eckhart's selections are profound.
March 27, 2020
A whole lot of wisdom to be digested in this one little book. Read slowly and carefully.
November 10, 2023
This is a spiritually uplifting book that outlines the philosophy of the great mystic, Meister Eckhart. The central theme of Meister Eckhart's philosophy is the essential unity of man and "God." Meister Eckhart states that man is a creation of time and eternity and that there is a spark of "groundness" of God within him. Man's sole goal in life is to learn his true nature and that he shares a oneness or unity with the creator. This is not an easy book to understand; however, it is inspiring and well worth the read.
February 19, 2024
Read some of it, and the only thing I like is the advice to look for God where you last found him.
Otherwise it feels unsubstantial and weak and life-denying. I have read too much Nietzsche and Buber to get into this kind of oceanic mysticism, thank God. I want relationship, drama, pathos, life.
Otherwise it feels unsubstantial and weak and life-denying. I have read too much Nietzsche and Buber to get into this kind of oceanic mysticism, thank God. I want relationship, drama, pathos, life.
April 9, 2024
Quotes and short excerpts from longer Meister Eckhart books and talks.
December 14, 2024
Read this instead of doing the third step.
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