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Book Synopsis: 2020 Reprint of the 1927 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Mirror of Simple Souls is an early 14th-century work of Christian mysticism by Marguerite Porette dealing with the workings of Divine Love. Written originally in Old French at a time when Latin was the prescribed language for religious literature, it explores in poetry and prose the seven stages of 'annihilation' the Soul goes through on its path to Oneness with God through Love. Enormously popular when written, it fell afoul of the Church authorities, who, detecting elements of the antinomian Heresy of the Free Spirit in its vision, denounced it as "full of errors and heresies", burnt existing copies, banned its circulation, and tried and executed Porette herself. In spite of this, the work was translated into several different languages around Europe, including English, albeit not with Porette's name attached. In fact, it was not identified as being by Porette at all until 1946. Since then it has been seen increasingly as one of the seminal works of Medieval spiritual literature and Porette, alongside Mechthild of Magdeburg and Hadewijch, can be seen as an exemplar of the love mysticism of the Beguine movement.
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Discover the timeless wisdom of The Mirror of Simple Souls, now available in a meticulous reprint of the original 1927 edition. This 14th-century masterpiece by Marguerite Porette delves into the profound workings of Divine Love, taking readers on a transformative journey to Oneness with God. Written in Old French during a time when Latin dominated religious literature, this poetic and prose exploration unveils the soul's seven stages of 'annihilation'.
Initially celebrated for its profound insights, this remarkable work eventually faced opposition from the Church authorities. Accused of harboring elements of the antinomian Heresy of the Free Spirit, The Mirror of Simple Souls became the target of condemnation. Existing copies were burned, circulation was banned, and Porette herself faced persecution, ultimately meeting a tragic end.
But even adversity couldn't extinguish the brilliance of this masterpiece. Translated into various languages, including English, The Mirror of Simple Souls found its way into the hearts and minds of spiritual seekers across Europe. However, it was not until 1946 that Porette was finally credited as the genius behind this transformative work.
Today, this precious intellectual gem is widely recognized as one of the most influential works of Medieval spiritual literature. Porette, regarded alongside other luminaries of the Beguine movement like Mechthild of Magdeburg and Hadewijch, exemplifies the profound love mysticism found within The Mirror of Simple Souls.
Uncover the treasures of The Mirror of Simple Souls and embark on a profound journey of spiritual awakening. Allow Divine Love to guide you through the captivating stages of 'annihilation' and experience the transformative power of Marguerite Porette's masterpiece. Start your journey towards Oneness with God through Love today.
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