The Cloud of Unknowing: A new translation of a classic guide to spiritual experience revealing the dynamics of the inner life from a particular historical and religious point of view

Progoff, Ira (intro., transl.)

ISBN 10: 044051357X / ISBN 13: 9780440513575

Published by Delta-Dell Publishing Co. 0, New York, 1973

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Stiff color illus. wraps. 4th ptg. thus: April 1978. Mild handling wear, light crease to bottom front cover corner. Square, firm binding, just a few internal marks. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cloud of Unknowing: A new translation of a classic guide to spiritual experience revealing the dynamics of the inner life from a particular historical and religious point of view
• Publisher: Delta-Dell Publishing Co. 0, New York
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 044051357X
• ISBN 13: 9780440513575
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Myth, Religion & Folklore

About this title

Synopsis

Written by an anonymous English monk during the late fourteenth century, The Cloud of Unknowing holds an important place in the history of both Western literature and spirituality. Though originally intended for a select audience, the work's simple, engaging style has won it widespread popularity since its rediscovery more than a century ago. The Cloud puts forth a method of contemplation that stresses the impotence of the understanding to break through the cloud of unknowing that separates God and humanity. Rather, "it is love alone that can reach God in this life". In his preface to this volume, Simon Tugwell sums up the challenge that the author of The Cloud presents us today: "If we wish to follow him, we must be prepared to be taxed to the limit. But if we have the courage and the ability to follow him, we shall not find that our efforts has been in vain."

About the Author

Ira Progoff (1921–1998) worked toward a dynamic humanistic psychology as a private therapist, lecturer, and group leader. He served as Bollingen Fellow and as director of the Institute for Research in Depth Psychology at Drew University and found new techniques to enlarge spiritual awareness and resolve social problems.