A new edition of a classic book which brought a neglected spiritual tradition to life and conveyed the essence of the work of writers who have a particular resonance for contemporary Christians and ldquo;seekersrdquo; Jan van Ruusbroec Johannes Tauler Henry Suso and Walter Hilton as well as more familiar figures such as Meister Eckhart and Julian Norwich.
A good introduction to the 14th century mystics of Northern Europe. Oliver Davies does a good job of providing historical context, discussing the relation of these mystics to one another, as well as treating both their theology and spirituality together.