Publisher's Synopsis
The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage is a spiritual treatise written by Jan van Ruysbroeck, a Flemish mystic and writer. The book is a guide to the spiritual journey towards union with God, and it outlines the various stages of this journey, from the initial awakening of the soul to the ultimate union with the divine. Van Ruysbroeck draws on his own experiences as a mystic, as well as on the teachings of Christian theology, to offer readers a comprehensive and practical guide to the spiritual life. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating a deep and intimate relationship with God, and he offers practical advice on how to do so through prayer, meditation, and other spiritual practices.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the spiritual journey. The first part explores the awakening of the soul and the initial stages of spiritual growth. The second part delves deeper into the process of spiritual transformation, and the third part offers guidance on how to attain the ultimate goal of union with God.Throughout the book, Van Ruysbroeck emphasizes the importance of humility, love, and self-surrender in the spiritual life. He encourages readers to cultivate a spirit of detachment from worldly concerns and to focus on the pursuit of spiritual growth and union with God.Overall, The Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage is a profound and inspiring work that offers readers a practical and insightful guide to the spiritual life. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God and to embark on a journey of spiritual transformation.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage; The Sparkling Stone; The Book of Supreme Truth, by Jan Van Ruysbroeck. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802947.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.
