| Description |
1 online resource (465 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Series |
Brill's companions to the Christian tradition, 1871-6377 ; v. 51 |
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Brill's companions to the Christian tradition ; 51.
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| Contents |
Preliminary Material -- Introduction / John Arblaster and Rob Faesen -- Mysticism in the Low Countries before Ruusbroec / John Arblaster and Rob Faesen -- John of Ruusbroec's Life and Works / John Arblaster and Rob Faesen -- Ruusbroec in Edition: Manuscript and Print / Guido de Baere -- Ruusbroec the Author / Hilde Noë -- Essential Themes in Ruusbroec's Mysticism / Bernard McGinn -- Ruusbroec as a Theologian: The Holy Spirit / Lieve Uyttenhove -- Ruusbroec, Jordaens, and Herp on the Common Life: The Transformation of a Spiritual Ideal / Rik Van Nieuwenhove -- Ruusbroec in Latin: Impulses and Impediments / Kees Schepers -- Ruusbroec's Influence Until c.1800 / Jos Andriessen -- Overview of Ruusbroec Research / Loet Swart -- Appendices Middle Dutch Texts Related to Ruusbroec Translated by John Arblaster -- Bibliography -- Indexes -- Index of Ruusbroec's Works and Other Primary Sources -- Index of Scripture References |
| Summary |
John of Ruusbroec (1293-1381) is one of the most important mystical authors in the Christian tradition. This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of Ruusbroec studies, including a survey of the mystical tradition in the Low Countries before Ruusbroec, a discussion of his life and works, the manuscript tradition, the most significant mystical-theological and literary themes, Latin translations of his work, and the widespread resonance of his thought across Europe until 1800. Finally, it offers a summary of secondary research since the nineteenth century. To complement the range of scholarly articles, this Companion also includes the first English translation of a series of Middle Dutch texts that offer deeper insight into Ruusbroec, his thought, and his mystical and literary context. Contributors include: Jos Andriessen, John Arblaster, Guido De Baere, Rob Faesen, Bernard McGinn, Hilde Noë, Kees Schepers, Loet Swart, Rik Van Nieuwenhove, and Lieve Uyttenhove |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Ruusbroec, Jan van, 1293-1381.
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| SUBJECT |
Ruusbroec, Jan van, 1293-1381 fast |
| Subject |
Mysticism -- Belgium -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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Mysticism -- Catholic Church -- History
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- General.
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Mysticism -- Catholic Church
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Mysticism -- Middle Ages
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Belgium
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Arblaster, John
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| ISBN |
9004270760 |
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9789004270763 |
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