Selected works of Ramón Llull (1232-1316)
Book Description
This comprehensive anthology opens the door to the remarkable spiritual and intellectual world of Ramon Llull, a thirteenth-century Catalan mystic whose revolutionary approach to divine knowledge shaped medieval thought for centuries. Through careful scholarship, this collection presents six of Llull's most significant works in English translation, many appearing in this language for the first time.
At the heart of Llull's extensive body of nearly 300 works lies his extraordinary "Art," a divinely inspired system he believed could organize all human knowledge and serve as a pathway to understanding God's truth. This anthology thoughtfully presents key works from both major phases of this mystical framework, including the Ars demonstrativa and Ars brevis, allowing readers to trace the evolution of Llull's spiritual methodology.
The collection features Llull's autobiographical Contemporary Life, offering intimate insights into his transformative spiritual journey, alongside his literary masterpiece Felix. These works reveal a mind that seamlessly wove together theology, philosophy, and innovative literary expression, pioneering what would later influence the development of the novel.
With its informative three-part introduction exploring Llull's life, thought system, and lasting influence on Western spirituality, this scholarly yet accessible volume invites contemporary seekers to discover how medieval mysticism approached the eternal questions of divine knowledge and spiritual understanding. The extensive 1,329 pages provide ample space for deep exploration of this foundational figure's contributions to spiritual literature.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~37 hours)
📄 Length: 1329 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore Medieval Criticism
- ✓ Explore Criticism, Medieval
- ✓ Explore Critique
- ✓ Explore Philosophie
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Medieval Philosophy
- ✓ Explore Theologie
