"...a milestone in American religious publishing." New Catholic World Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works by the Author of the Cloud of Unknowing, The translated, edited and annotated by James A. Walsh, S.J. preface by George A. Maloney, S.J. "For it is by passing beyond yourself and all other things, and so purifying yourself of all worldly, carnal and natural love in your affection, and of everything that can be known according to its own proper form in your intellect; it is in this way, when all things are done away with, ...
Read More
"...a milestone in American religious publishing." New Catholic World Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works by the Author of the Cloud of Unknowing, The translated, edited and annotated by James A. Walsh, S.J. preface by George A. Maloney, S.J. "For it is by passing beyond yourself and all other things, and so purifying yourself of all worldly, carnal and natural love in your affection, and of everything that can be known according to its own proper form in your intellect; it is in this way, when all things are done away with, that you shall be carried up in your affection and above your understanding to the Substance beyond all substance, the radiance of the divine darkness." The Pursuit of Wisdom This volume contains six works written by the great fourteenth-century mystic, the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing. Presented here are: "The Pursuit of Wisdom" (the author's translation of Richard of St. Victor's treatise "Benjamin Minor"), his translation of Pseudo-Dionysius' mystical theology entitled "Denis' Hidden Theology," his free development of St. Bernard's homilies "The Discernment of Spirits," and the treatises "The Assessment of Inward Stirrings," "A Letter on Prayer," and "A Letter of Private Direction" often entitled The Book of Privy Counseling. In his masterly preface, George A. Maloney states that Ut is in the burning love of the author for Jesus Christ as indwelling and risen that techniques are seen always as subservient to the essential Christian teaching of mystical union with Christ and through him with the Indwelling Trinity. The fruit of such 'darkness' spirituality is seen as an outward movement toward active service on behalf on other human beings to co-create a better world through a loving synergy with the indwelling Trinity." +
Read Less
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by HPB-Red rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $5.19, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $5.54, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press International,U.S..
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $14.50, very good condition, Sold by Eighth Day Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wichita, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works, By the Author of to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. 325p. Ex-library softcover book in original binding. Label on spine and stamp on title page, but otherwise a clean, tight, unmarked book in very good condition. From the CLASSICS OF WESTERN SPIRITUALITY series.
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $17.95, very good condition, Sold by Book Trader Cafe rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 6x0x8; No Writing in text, slight wear to edges and cover. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $23.63, new condition, Sold by CJs Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $27.95, new condition, Sold by Eighth Day Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wichita, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works By the Author of to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Sutton Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Norwich, VT, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Paulist Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
pbk 325pp covers a tad shelfworn with slight creasing to rear top and last few pages text is unaffected and remains excellent clean tight almost as new
Add this copy of The Pursuit of Wisdom and Other Works, By the Author of to cart. $33.00, very good condition, Sold by Cardinalis Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from London, ON, CANADA, published 1988 by Paulist Press.
