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Christmas with Master Eckhard

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Some background on this Christian mytic:

 

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Meister Eckhart, full name Eckhart von Hochheim, was an influential German theologian, philosopher, and mystic in the late Middle Ages, circa 1260 to 1328. A prominent figure in Christian mysticism, he was renowned for his profound sermons and writings that delved into the nature of God and the relationship between the divine and the human.

A member of the Dominican Order, Eckhart's teachings emphasized a direct, personal experience of God, sometimes articulated through paradoxes and innovative language use. His ideas were controversial, and some of his propositions were even condemned as heretical posthumously.

However, his work has continued to influence Christian mysticism and philosophy, and in modern times, his thoughts have resonated in various spiritual and philosophical contexts. Meister Eckhart is often considered one of the greatest German mystics of the Middle Ages.

His sermons:

 

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