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Rik Van Nieuwenhove - Jan Van Ruusbroec: Mystical Theologian of the (Studies in Spirituality and Theology) - 9780268032616 - KSG0031630
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Jan Van Ruusbroec: Mystical Theologian of the (Studies in Spirituality and Theology)

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Description for Jan Van Ruusbroec: Mystical Theologian of the (Studies in Spirituality and Theology) hardcover. Jan Van Ruusbroec (1293-1381), a Flemish mystical theologian, was one of the most original Trinitarian thinkers in the medieval West. In this book, Van Nieuwenhove explores in detail Ruusbroec's theology of the Trinity, his anthropology, Christology and his understanding of union with God. Series: Studies in Spirituality & Theology. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499. Fine in fine cloth covers, lacking dust wrapper. Covers showing light shelf wear. Price sticker on ffep, otherwise clean and remains very good

Jan van Ruusbroec (1293–1381), a Flemish mystical theologian, was one of the most original Trinitarian thinkers in the medieval West. Yet, his works—written in Middle-Dutch—have remained relatively unknown. In this book, Rik Van Nieuwenhove presents the first major study in English of Ruusbroec’s thought. Van Nieuwenhove explores in detail Ruusbroec’s theology of the Trinity, his anthropology, Christology, and his understanding of union with God.

Van Nieuwenhove’s study reveals that Ruusbroec, while incorporating aspects of the rich theological and spiritual tradition that preceded him, wrote at the beginning of a modern age in which mystical theology changed radically in nature. Ruusbroec ... Read more

Jan van Ruusbroec, Mystical Theologian of the Trinity is an innovative, original study of one of late medieval theology’s undiscovered treasures. Written in clear, accessible language, this new interpretation of Ruusbroec’s theology will appeal to all those interested in mysticism, medieval theology, and the doctrine of the Trinity.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press Indiana
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Studies in Spirituality & Theology
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Notre Dame IN, United States
ISBN
9780268032616
SKU
KSG0031630
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About Rik Van Nieuwenhove
Rik Van Nieuwenhove is a lecturer in theology at the School of Hebrew, Biblical, and Theological Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.

Reviews for Jan Van Ruusbroec: Mystical Theologian of the (Studies in Spirituality and Theology)
“. . . A comprehensive yet highly readable study of the theology of Ruusbroec. Van Nieuwenhove has given us a . . . provocative and stimulating introduction to this man’s thought.” —Theology Today “. . . a thorough and competent study of the theology of Ruusbroec that will help to clarify many aspects of his thought not hitherto aired.” —Cistercian ... Read more

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