Description
First written in 1675 by Miguel de Molinos, The Spiritual Guide still carries advice and information relevant to the art of interior prayer today. In the seventeenth century it provoked sensational reactions, both of approval and controversy. This is the present-day reader's chance to discover a text, whose promotion of an 'interior way to contemplation and the rich treasure of inner peace' induced the praise of notable clerics within Europe, and simultaneously the Inquisition's condemnation. What makes Molinos' teaching so unusual is his appeal to the ordinary layperson and not simply to those in the cloister. A very readable work of traditional mystical teaching, the book distinguishes between the 'exterior' method of worship taught by the church and the 'interior' method Molinos advocates. Molinos writes not only for those at the beginning of their journey towards mystical prayer, but also for those in the higher reaches of contemplation. Trevor Boiling's sympathetic and accurate translation includes an incisive introduction, which provides a historical background to the text, whose ideas brought Molinos inner peace, but also to his own death. 'You must realise that your soul is the centre, dwelling place and kingdom of God. But for that mighty king to rest on this throne of your soul, you must endeavour to keep it unblemished, quiet, empty and calm.' Extract from First Book, The Spiritual Guide.
First written in 1675 by Miguel de Molinos, The Spiritual Guide still carries advice and information relevant to the art of interior prayer today. In the seventeenth century, it provoqued sensational reactions, both of approval and controversy. Here is the present-day readeris chance to discover a text, whose promotion of an iinterior way to contemplation and the rich treasure of inner peacei, induced the praise of notable clerics within Europe, and simultaneously the Inquisitionis condemnation. What makes Molinosis word so unusual is his appeal to the ordinary lay person and not simply to those in the cloister. A very readable work of traditional mystical teaching, the book distinguishes between the eexteriori method of worship taught by the Church and the einteriori method advocated by Molinos. Molinos doesnit only write for those at the beginning of their journey towards mystical prayer, but also for those in the highest reaches of contemplation. Boilingis brilliantly accurate translation includes an incisive introduction, allowing the reader to gain a better understanding of the historical background of the text, the ideas of which brought Molinos inner peace, as well as his own death.
About the Author
Miguel de Molinos, born in 1628, was the founder of Quietism, to which he adhered in its most extreme form. From 1663 he lived principally at Rome, and in 1675 his Guida Spirituale was published. In 1685 Molinos was condemned by the Inquisition and died whilst being imprisoned. Trevor Boiling took his doctorate at Birmingham University on The Spiritual Guide of Miguel de Molinos. He has spent his working life as a lecturer in languages in various colleges of further and higher education. He is married with a grown-up daughter.
Reviews
"You must realize that your soul is the centre, dwelling place and kingdom of God. But for that mighty king to rest on this throne of your soul, you must endeavour to keep it unblemished, quiet, empty and calm." Extract from First Book, The Spiritual Guide."
Book Information
ISBN 9780718830540
Author Miguel De Molinos
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Lutterworth Press
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 270g
First written in 1675 by Miguel de Molinos, The Spiritual Guide still carries advice and information relevant to the art of interior prayer today. In the seventeenth century, it provoqued sensational reactions, both of approval and controversy. Here is the present-day readeris chance to discover a text, whose promotion of an iinterior way to contemplation and the rich treasure of inner peacei, induced the praise of notable clerics within Europe, and simultaneously the Inquisitionis condemnation. What makes Molinosis word so unusual is his appeal to the ordinary lay person and not simply to those in the cloister. A very readable work of traditional mystical teaching, the book distinguishes between the eexteriori method of worship taught by the Church and the einteriori method advocated by Molinos. Molinos doesnit only write for those at the beginning of their journey towards mystical prayer, but also for those in the highest reaches of contemplation. Boilingis brilliantly accurate translation includes an incisive introduction, allowing the reader to gain a better understanding of the historical background of the text, the ideas of which brought Molinos inner peace, as well as his own death.
About the Author
Miguel de Molinos, born in 1628, was the founder of Quietism, to which he adhered in its most extreme form. From 1663 he lived principally at Rome, and in 1675 his Guida Spirituale was published. In 1685 Molinos was condemned by the Inquisition and died whilst being imprisoned. Trevor Boiling took his doctorate at Birmingham University on The Spiritual Guide of Miguel de Molinos. He has spent his working life as a lecturer in languages in various colleges of further and higher education. He is married with a grown-up daughter.
Reviews
"You must realize that your soul is the centre, dwelling place and kingdom of God. But for that mighty king to rest on this throne of your soul, you must endeavour to keep it unblemished, quiet, empty and calm." Extract from First Book, The Spiritual Guide."
Book Information
ISBN 9780718830540
Author Miguel De Molinos
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Lutterworth Press
Publisher James Clarke & Co Ltd
Weight(grams) 270g
