Nicholas of Cusa
a companion to his life and his times
Morimichi Watanabe
381 pages | ~11 hrs
Nicholas of Cusa
a companion to his life and his times
By Morimichi Watanabe
Discover the profound wisdom of one of history's most remarkable spiritual thinkers through this comprehensive exploration of Nicholas of Cusa, a towering figure who bridged medieval mysticism and modern philosophical inquiry. This scholarly yet accessible guide illuminates the extraordinary life and revolutionary ideas of the fifteenth-century cardinal who transformed Christian theology, law, and mystical practice.
Morimichi Watanabe presents nearly three decades of research in a collection of thoughtful essays that examine the multifaceted genius of this German philosopher-theologian. Readers will encounter a man whose intellectual courage and spiritual depth earned him recognition as both a medieval mystic and a forward-thinking reformer whose insights remain startlingly relevant today.
The book offers an inviting entry point for newcomers to Cusanus while providing substantial depth for serious students of Christian mysticism and philosophical theology. Through careful analysis of key ideas, influential relationships, and significant locations that shaped his work, Watanabe reveals how Nicholas of Cusa's unique synthesis of reason and faith, politics and spirituality, continues to speak to contemporary seekers.
Whether you approach this work as a student of religious history, a practitioner of contemplative spirituality, or simply someone curious about extraordinary human potential, you'll find rich material for reflection and growth in these pages exploring one of Christianity's most innovative thinkers.
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- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Ashgate Pub.
- ISBN-13
- 9781409420408
- ISBN-10
- 140942040X
- Pages
- 381
- Language
- EN
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