Ramon Lull a Biography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025938103)

"Ramon Lull a Biography" offers an authoritative and deeply researched account of the life and legacy of the 13th-century Majorcan polymath Ramon Lull. Known as the "Doctor Illuminatus," Lull was a pioneering figure in medieval philosophy, theology, and literature, whose intellectual pursuits were driven by a profound spiritual calling. This biography explores his transformation from a privileged courtier into a wandering missionary and prolific author of over 250 works.

E. Allison Peers provides a detailed look at Lull's complex "Ars Magna," a system of logic intended to prove the truths of the Christian faith to non-believers through reason. The narrative follows Lull's travels throughout Europe and North Africa, his role in the development of the Catalan language, and his enduring influence on Western mysticism. Scholars and history enthusiasts will find a vivid portrait of a man who was both a dreamer and a rigorous intellectual, whose life's work sought to unify knowledge and faith. This work stands as a vital contribution to the understanding of medieval intellectual history and the cross-cultural religious dialogues of the period.

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