Eckhart
or Eck·ardt, Eck·art
Jo·han·nes [yoh-hah-nuhs], /yoʊˈhɑ nəs/, "Meister Eckhart", c1260–1327?, Dominican theologian and preacher: founder of German mysticism.
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Another point of resemblance with Eckhart is suggested by his words: "That foolish people take evil for good, and good for evil."
Mysticism in English Literature | Caroline F. E. SpurgeonIn point of fact, Eckhart did give expression to some propositions which implied pantheism and were condemned by the Holy See.
But the soul of the mystic in stone contains the same elements as the soul of Eckhart, who was also a schoolman.
The Evolution of Love | Emil LuckaThe time was ripe and the consummators came: Dante in the south, Eckhart in the countries north of the Alps.
The Evolution of Love | Emil LuckaEckhart experienced and recreated the shapeless depths of the soul, the regions of the blending of the soul with God.
The Evolution of Love | Emil Lucka
British Dictionary definitions for Eckhart
/ (German ˈɛkhart) /
Johannes (joˈhanəs), called Meister Eckhart. ?1260–?1327, German Dominican theologian, mystic, and preacher
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