Arnhem Mystical Sermons, The

Arnhem Mystical Sermons, The

By Ineke Cornet

Book Description

For those drawn to the profound depths of medieval spirituality, this scholarly exploration unveils a remarkable collection of mystical teachings that have remained largely hidden from modern seekers. Ineke Cornet presents the first comprehensive examination of sermon texts created by the canonnesses of St. Agnes in Arnhem, revealing how these spiritual guides wove together diverse mystical traditions into a cohesive path of inner transformation.

These medieval sermons offer readers a unique window into how spiritual practitioners of the past understood the sacred calendar as a framework for mystical ascent. The canonnesses skillfully blended the wisdom of Rhineland and Brabantine mystical schools, creating teachings that illuminate how liturgical celebration can become a vehicle for profound spiritual experience. Rather than viewing religious observance as mere ritual, these texts demonstrate how each season and feast day can serve as a doorway to deeper communion with the divine.

Cornet's analysis reveals how these sermons formed part of a broader network of mystical literature that shaped Dutch spiritual thought during a pivotal period of Catholic renewal. The work connects these teachings to other significant texts like the Evangelical Pearl and the Temple of Our Soul, showing how medieval spiritual communities developed sophisticated approaches to inner development.

This study offers contemporary readers insight into how historical mystics understood the relationship between communal worship and personal spiritual growth, providing valuable perspectives for anyone exploring the intersection of tradition and transformative practice.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~11 hours)

📄 Length: 412 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore History and criticism
  • ✓ Explore mystical experiences
  • ✓ Explore Middle Ages
  • ✓ Explore Medieval Sermons
  • ✓ Explore Catholic Church
  • ✓ Explore Catholic church, sermons
  • ✓ Explore Church renewal, catholic church
  • ✓ Explore Sermons

Topics Covered

History and criticism Mysticism Middle Ages Medieval Sermons Catholic Church Catholic church, sermons Church renewal, catholic church Sermons Early works to 1800 Church renewal History

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