Philosophers Of The Spirit: Eckhart In A Nutshell

The great philosophers, in their search to understand the meaning of things, have left behind great resources of insight into the human spirit which are as relevant today as ever. 'Philosophers Of The Spirit' introduces the modern reader to the wisdom of the great philosophers in an easily readable form which captures in a nutshell the essence of their ideas. These little books both inform and inspire.

Can God be born in all people? Is it possible to be continually serene and tranquil? Should the free spirit refuse to pray?

Condemned as a heretic, Eckhart taught that the spiritual path is not a matter of belief but of personal experience. He spoke of God being born in the soul so that each person can become a son or daughter of God. He wrote in clear, sharp prose, expressing profound mystical insights with a simplicity reminiscent of much Eastern wisdom.