Nicholas of Cusa: Selected Spiritual Writings

by Nicholas of Cusa

Publisher:

Paulist Press

, 1997

Overview

For the first time in one volume in English are the spiritual writings of Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464), this outstanding intellectual figure whose work anticipated modern problems of ecumenicity and pluralism, empowerment and reconciliation, and tolerance and individuality. Gain a deeper understanding of fifteenth-century spiritual life by reading how Cusa wrestled with the problems of his day.

Key Features

• A positive example of faith intersecting with culture
• Fully integrates and cross references with other resources from your Logos library
• Opens up access for English speakers to interact with this ancient author’s thought and argumentation

Product Details

• Title: Nicholas of Cusa: Selected Spiritual Writings
• Author: Nicholas of Cusa
• Series: The Classics of Western Spirituality
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Print Publication Date: 1997
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Pages: 400
• Era: era:medieval
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Spiritual life › Catholic Church; Catholic Church › Doctrines
• ISBNs: 0809136988, 0809104822, 9780809136988, 9780809104826
• Resource ID: LLS:NCHLSCSSPWRTNGS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:25:28Z

About Nicholas of Cusa

Nicholas of Kues (1401 – August 11, 1464), also referred to as Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa, was a cardinal of the Catholic Church from Germany, a philosopher, theologian, jurist, mathematician, and an astronomer. He is widely considered one of the great geniuses and polymaths of the 15th century.