The Cloud of Unknowing by Patrick J Gallacher
The Cloud of Unknowing describes the contemplative method centered around eliminating all noise and images from the mind, and in that encounter with nothingness, finding God. Meanwhile, despite the austerity of the content, the style of the author is warm and congenial and eminently readable. Patrick J. Gallacher further makes this text accessible to students and teachers by including a gloss, introduction, notes, and glossary. This text gives a great introduction to the ethos of mysticism in the middle ages.
Patrick Joseph Gallacher was Professor Emeritus of Medieval Language and Literature in the Department of English at the University of New Mexico. He was author or editor of several books, as well as numerous reviews and was one of the first Chaucerian scholars to combine medieval medicine and literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781879288898 |
| ISBN 10 | 1879288893 |
| Title | The Cloud of Unknowing |
| Author | Patrick J Gallacher |
| Series | Teams Middle English Texts Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Medieval Institute Publications |
| Year published | 1997-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 143 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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