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The Cloud of Unknowing
The Cloud of Unknowing | Anonymous
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The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in the latter half of the 14th century. The text is a spiritual guide to contemplative prayer. "Be willing to be blind, and give up all longing to know the why (…more)
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TiminCalifornia
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This was good as a #audiobook; excellent narration. I enjoyed it as a series of meditations. The language is dated-Old English-y. But I enjoyed that aspect of it and it made me listen closely to understand. This writing must have been quite a departure from other religious texts of its time. Definitely spiritual but not in the way I think of Christian teachings from that era. Enjoyed this and I will revisit in the future.

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