On Eternal Wisdom: The Xili Tradition: Classics and Interpretations

Author: Suso
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Look, you once loved truth and revealed your hidden wisdom to me.—Psalm of the Bible Because as a small drop is not poured into much wine, when it absorbs the taste and color of the wine, it deeply understands.—Suso The highest expression of this personal doctrine is self-renunciation, precisely self-renunciation in the true sense. But true self-renunciation is only possible when it originates from the correct application of true reason—it is only possible—Sturlese After all, this is communicating the profound "mysteries" of religious metaphysics in a very "grassroots" language—To such words of Eckhart, classical German scholars are particularly cherished and fascinated, which is perfectly understandable; like Heidegger, such a great philosopher, is particularly cherished and fascinated by this original German metaphysical experience text, which is equally understandable.—Liu Xiaofeng Heinrich Suso was a master of mysticism with great imagination and poetic sensibility, holding an undisputed prominent position among religious writers of the fourteenth century. His works were widely disseminated in German-speaking countries as well as in the Netherlands, France, England, and Scandinavia, and their influence surpassed all the writings of contemporaries who believed in God. This book includes his two works, "On Truth" and "On Eternal Wisdom." In "On Truth," Suso presents his philosophical theories on God, the world, and the meaning of life, leaving a deep impression with its undeniable theoretical thickness and holding an important position in the history of philosophy. In "On Eternal Wisdom," he successfully employs the dialogue form between eternal wisdom and those seeking God, making it both intimate and lively, attracting readers on the path of seeking to join the conversation effortlessly. Few works can be compared to it in terms of sincerity and passion, earnestness and simplicity, depth and beauty, and the power of cohesion.