Compiler |
Pepwell, Henry, -1540? |
Editor |
Gardner, Edmund G., 1869-1935 |
Title |
The Cell of Self-Knowledge : seven early English mystical treatises printed by Henry Pepwell in 1521
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Contents |
I. A very devout treatise, named Benjamin, of the mights and virtues of a man's soul, and of the way to true contemplation, comp. by ... Richard of Saint Victor -- II. Divers doctrines devout and fruitful, taken out of the life of that glorious virgin and spouse of Our Lord, Saint Katherin of Seenes -- III. A short treatise of contemplation taught by Our Lord Jesus Christ, or taken out of the book of Margery Kempe, ancress of Lynn -- IV. A devout treatise, comp. by Master Walter Hylton, of the song of angels -- V. A devout treatise called the Epistle of prayer -- VI. A very necessary epistle of discretion in stirrings of the soul -- VII. A devout treatise of discerning of spirits, very necessary for ghostly livers.
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Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, with thanks to the CCEL (www.ccel.org) collection. HTML version by Al Haines.
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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Subject |
Devotional literature
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Subject |
Mysticism -- Great Britain
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Subject |
Mysticism -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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Subject |
Religious thought -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
4544 |
Release Date |
Oct 1, 2003 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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