| The Cloud of Unknowing Contributor(s): Harpercollins Spiritual Classics (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060737751 ISBN-13: 9780060737757 Publisher: HarperOne OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2009 Annotation: Written by an anonymous English monk during the late fourteenth century, "The Cloud of Unknowing" is a sublime expression of what separates God from humanity and is widely regarded as a hallmark of Western literature and spirituality. A work of simplicity, courage, and lucidity, it is a contemplative classic on the deep mysteries of faith. "Lift up your heart to God with a humble impulse of love and have himself as your aim, not any of his goods ... Set yourself to rest in this darkness, always crying out after him whom you love. For if you are to experience him or to see him at all, insofar as it is possible here, it must always be in this cloud and in this darkness." -- "The Cloud of Unknowing" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth - Religion | Christianity - History |
| Dewey: 248.22 |
| LCCN: 2004056845 |
| Series: Harper Collins Spiritual Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.27" W x 8.07" (0.31 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Classic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Widely considered a hallmark of Western literature and spirituality, The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymous English monk's sublime expression of what separates God from humanity. Originally written in the 14th century, now part of the HarperCollins Spiritual classics series, this beautiful contemplative resource, has been embraced for hundreds of years for its simple, engaging style and spiritual truths. As the unknown author assures us, "if you are to experience Him or to see Him at all, insofar as it is possible here, it must always be in this cloud." --The Cloud of Unknowing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Harpercollins Spiritual Classics: - The HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series presents short, accessible introductions to the foundational works that shaped Western religious thought and culture. This series seeks to find new readers for these dynamic spiritual voices -- voices that have changed lives throughout the centuries and still can today. |