Practical Mysticism · Character
Jan van Ruysbroeck
Flemish mystic and writer on the spiritual life, cited as an authority.
minor
Also known as Ruysbroeck, the great Ruysbroeck
First appearance: iii the preparation of the mystic
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Quoted describing contemplation as a 'loving stretching out' towards Reality, and referenced for the concept of 'gathering the forces of the soul into the unity of the spirit'.
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