1634 - The Silence of Unknowing: Entering the Mystery with Johannes Tauler
Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361) was a German Dominican mystic and preacher whose sermons and writings deeply influenced Christian spirituality in the Rhineland and then beyond. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, Tauler emphasized the importance of inner transformation and cultivating a detached, "empty" soul to experience union with God. He navigated the complexities of his time, ministering to the laity amidst social upheaval and accusations of heresy against Eckhart. Tauler's sermons, filled with vivid imagery and practical advice, bridged the gap between mystical theology and everyday spiritual life, offering guidance on prayer, detachment, and finding God within. His emphasis on personal experience and inner transformation made him a key figure in the flourishing of Rhineland mysticism.
1634. Johannes Tauler, J. - Het merch der zielen, oft van Volcomenheyt alder deuchden [...]. Antwerp: H. Aertssens. In-8°. [8], 512, [8] p. Full ivory vellum with flaps from the period. Woodcut on final page of prologue. Light marginalia. Some foxing and browning. Fading hand-written title on spine. Excellent condition.
Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361) was a German Dominican mystic and preacher whose sermons and writings deeply influenced Christian spirituality in the Rhineland and then beyond. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, Tauler emphasized the importance of inner transformation and cultivating a detached, "empty" soul to experience union with God. He navigated the complexities of his time, ministering to the laity amidst social upheaval and accusations of heresy against Eckhart. Tauler's sermons, filled with vivid imagery and practical advice, bridged the gap between mystical theology and everyday spiritual life, offering guidance on prayer, detachment, and finding God within. His emphasis on personal experience and inner transformation made him a key figure in the flourishing of Rhineland mysticism.
1634. Johannes Tauler, J. - Het merch der zielen, oft van Volcomenheyt alder deuchden [...]. Antwerp: H. Aertssens. In-8°. [8], 512, [8] p. Full ivory vellum with flaps from the period. Woodcut on final page of prologue. Light marginalia. Some foxing and browning. Fading hand-written title on spine. Excellent condition.
Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361) was a German Dominican mystic and preacher whose sermons and writings deeply influenced Christian spirituality in the Rhineland and then beyond. A disciple of Meister Eckhart, Tauler emphasized the importance of inner transformation and cultivating a detached, "empty" soul to experience union with God. He navigated the complexities of his time, ministering to the laity amidst social upheaval and accusations of heresy against Eckhart. Tauler's sermons, filled with vivid imagery and practical advice, bridged the gap between mystical theology and everyday spiritual life, offering guidance on prayer, detachment, and finding God within. His emphasis on personal experience and inner transformation made him a key figure in the flourishing of Rhineland mysticism.
1634. Johannes Tauler, J. - Het merch der zielen, oft van Volcomenheyt alder deuchden [...]. Antwerp: H. Aertssens. In-8°. [8], 512, [8] p. Full ivory vellum with flaps from the period. Woodcut on final page of prologue. Light marginalia. Some foxing and browning. Fading hand-written title on spine. Excellent condition.