Let's Talk Religion Meister Eckhart & Christian Mysticism
Jul 5, 2022
Meister Eckhart, an influential Christian theologian and philosopher, shares his insights on the mystical aspects of Christianity. He discusses his revolutionary thoughts on the unity between God and the soul, revealing the complexities he faced from accusations of heresy. Eckhart elaborates on apophatic theology, presenting a God that transcends human understanding. He emphasizes the soul's journey toward divine unity and the importance of detachment from material desires, inspiring a deeper connection to spirituality in an increasingly complex world.
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The Ground: Soul And God As One
- Meister Eckhart centers his thought on the concept of the 'ground' (Grundt), where the soul's ground and God's ground are one and indistinct.
- The ground is an absolute, silent abyss beyond being that is both God and beyond God.
Eckhart's Rise From Obscurity To Influence
- Meister Eckhart rose from obscure origins near Gotha to prominence as a Dominican teacher, preacher, and lecturer in Paris and Cologne.
- He held high offices like Regent Master and provincial while preaching in German to lay audiences.
Trial, Condemnation, And Legacy
- Late in life Eckhart faced an investigation and posthumous condemnation of selected sermon passages by Pope John XXII.
- He died before final judgment and was not formally declared a heretic, though 28 sections were later condemned.