The Life Of Blessed Henry Suso By Himself (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548099605)

The Life of Blessed Henry Suso by Himself is a book written by Thomas Francis Knox that provides a detailed account of the life of Henry Suso, a German mystic who lived in the 14th century. The book is unique in that it is an autobiography written by Suso himself, translated into English by Knox. It begins with Suso's childhood and his decision to become a monk, and then goes on to describe his experiences as a member of the Dominican order, including his spiritual struggles and his encounters with other notable figures of the time, such as Meister Eckhart. The book also includes Suso's reflections on his own mystical experiences, including visions and revelations, and his thoughts on the nature of God and the spiritual life. Overall, The Life of Blessed Henry Suso by Himself is a fascinating account of the life of a medieval mystic, written in his own words and translated for modern readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Francis Knox
ISBN-10: 054809960X
ISBN-13: 9780548099605
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d