Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin is a biography written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book details the life of Louis Claude de St. Martin, a French philosopher and mystic who lived from 1743 to 1803. St. Martin was a prominent figure in the French spiritual movement known as Martinism, which emphasized the importance of inner spiritual development and the pursuit of divine knowledge. The biography explores St. Martin's early life and education, his involvement in the French Revolution, and his spiritual awakening and subsequent teachings. Waite delves into St. Martin's philosophy, which focused on the unity of all things and the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with the divine. The book also includes a discussion of St. Martin's influence on other spiritual thinkers, such as Emanuel Swedenborg and Jacob Boehme. Waite provides a comprehensive overview of St. Martin's life and work, drawing on primary sources and historical context to paint a detailed portrait of this important figure in the history of mysticism and spiritual philosophy. Overall, The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin is an insightful and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of the most influential spiritual thinkers of the 18th century.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Unknown Philosopher: The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594858.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.
