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The Following Of Christ: The Spiritual Diary Of Gerard Groote 1340-1384

The Following Of Christ: The Spiritual Diary Of Gerard Groote 1340-1384

Groote, Gerard
Malaise, Joseph

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Religious BiographiesLetters & Essays

ISBN10: 1163151440
ISBN13: 9781163151440
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Following Of Christ: The Spiritual Diary Of Gerard Groote 1340-1384 is a book that presents the spiritual diary of Gerard Groote, a Dutch Catholic priest, writer, and mystic who lived during the late medieval period. The book is a collection of Groote's personal reflections on his spiritual journey and his quest to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.The diary covers a period of over 40 years and provides a unique insight into the religious and cultural landscape of medieval Europe. Groote's writings are characterized by their deep spirituality, their emphasis on personal piety, and their focus on the importance of living a virtuous life.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Groote's spiritual journey. These sections include his early years as a student, his time as a teacher and preacher, his struggles with illness and doubt, and his eventual decision to devote his life to the pursuit of spiritual perfection.Throughout the book, Groote draws on a wide range of sources, including scripture, the writings of the Church Fathers, and the works of other medieval mystics. He also shares many personal anecdotes and reflections, which give readers a sense of his own struggles and triumphs on the path to spiritual enlightenment.Overall, The Following Of Christ: The Spiritual Diary Of Gerard Groote 1340-1384 is a fascinating and inspiring book that offers readers a unique glimpse into the world of medieval spirituality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the development of religious thought, or the pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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