Zeit- und Ewigkeitsvorstellungen zwischen Philosophie, Theologie und Mystik
Book Description
Time and eternity have challenged human understanding across cultures and centuries, presenting fundamental questions about existence that transcend religious boundaries. This scholarly exploration delves into how medieval thinkers from both Christian and Islamic traditions grappled with these profound concepts, revealing surprising connections between seemingly distant spiritual worlds.
Markus Walther presents a comparative study that brings together two influential medieval figures: the Islamic philosopher al-Ghazali and the Christian mystic Meister Eckhart. Through careful examination of their original texts, this work uncovers how both thinkers approached the mysteries of temporal existence and eternal reality. The author demonstrates that their concepts of time and spirituality share remarkable similarities despite emerging from different religious contexts.
The study weaves together natural philosophy, ethics, and religious thought to create a comprehensive picture of medieval spiritual understanding. By placing these two masters in historical context and analyzing their core teachings, Walther reveals how deep religious practice and intellectual inquiry can lead to universal insights that transcend cultural differences.
This comparative approach offers readers a unique perspective on how spiritual depth can bridge religious divides. The work suggests that when individuals pursue profound religious understanding, the universal aspects of human spiritual experience become more prominent than sectarian distinctions. For those interested in interfaith dialogue, medieval spirituality, or the philosophical dimensions of religious experience, this study provides valuable insights into the timeless human quest to understand our place between time and eternity.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~16 hours)
📄 Length: 584 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Middle Ages
- ✓ Explore mystical experiences
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Philosophical theology
- ✓ Explore Medieval Philosophy
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Eternity
