John Scotus Eriugena and the unknowability of God
The life of controversial medieval philosopher, John the Irish Gael. A guest post from about-history.com
Everyone a bride of Christ
Medieval's developed "bridal mysticism."
Seeing Christ crucified in her soul
Margery Kempe’s story gives us a window into the daily lives of many devout medieval people.
The agony and the ecstasy
catherine of siena invited others into a passionate, physical devotion
The fires of love
From the highest nobility to the lowest working class, medievals heard the call of God over four centuries.
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Medieval Lay Mystics
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. I John 4:7a (NIV)
Today in History
Philip Schaff Produced a Vast Output (1893)
“Mr. Spurgeon is a preacher who hurls damnation at the heads of his sinful hearers. Some men there are who, taking their precepts from Holy Writ, would...”
Drummond, Lewis. Spurgeon, Prince of Preachers.
Envy makes the bones rot (1828)
Envy makes the bones rot—Proverbs 14:30 (ESV). We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another&mda...