“Behold how all those people are merchants who shun great sins and would like to be good and do good deeds in God's honour, such as fasts, vigils, prayers, and similar good deeds of all kinds. They do all these things so that our Lord may give them something, or so that God may do something dear to them. All these people are merchants.”
Quote by Meister Eckhart
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Breakthrough, Meister Eckhart's creation spirituality, in new translation
In 'Breakthrough, Meister Eckhart's creation spirituality, in new translation,' readers are introduced to the works of the medieval philosopher and theologian Meister Eckhart. The book presents a fresh interpretation of Eckhart's ideas on the nature of God, the human soul, and the spiritual journey. The translation aims to capture the depth and complexity of Eckhart's original texts, making them accessible to contemporary readers. more
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