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The Book of the Twelve Beguines by Van Ruysbroeck 1293-1381 Jan, John Francis

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reflective medium-paced

3.0

It fascinates me that this presents itself in a mildly humbler and less self-inserting fashion compared to such a piece as The Mirror of Simple Souls, yet the imagery of dwelling in God’s abyss isn’t too far off. Still, this is considered orthodox as far as I know. Wild.

Also, Medieval Christians will take whatever chance they get to remind the reader of the antisemitic foundations on which they stand. He managed to bring it up in the last chapter of all places.
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