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William Law

    William Law bol anglickým kňazom, ktorého neochota zložiť prísahu vernosti prvému hannoverskému panovníkovi ho stála miesto na Emmanuel College v Cambridge. Táto zásadovosť, ktorá ho radí k tzv. "neprisahajúcim" (non-jurors), ho nakoniec viedla k súkromnému vyučovaniu a rozsiahlej literárnej činnosti. Jeho mystické a teologické spisy, rovnako ako jeho osobná integrita, silno ovplyvnili evanjelické hnutie svojej doby a osvietenských mysliteľov. Lawove duchovné diela sú dodnes tlačené a čítané.

    The Spirit of Prayer, Or, the Soul Rising Out of the Vanity of Time, Into the Riches of Eternity
    The Works; Volume 1
    The Works Of The Reverend William Law, M.a. ...: A Serious Call To A Devout And Holy Life
    An Earnest and Serious Answer to Dr. Trapp's Discourse; An Appeal to all who Doubt the Truths of the Gospel, Volume 6
    The Spirit of Love; A Short Confutation of Dr. Warburton's Defence; Of Justification by Faith and Works, Volume 8
    The Spirit of Prayer and The Spirit of Love
    • The Spirit of Prayer and The Spirit of Love

      • 300 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      William Law is best remembered today for his Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. To those interested in his spirituality, however, other works have greater impact, in particular The Spirit of Prayer and The Spirit of Love, which are considered the finest and most appealing. In the years in which they were written, his vision had reached its fullest and most characteristic development, and his literary power was at its height. It is in these books that the profound influence of Jacob Boehme can be most clearly seen. His great synthesis of the mystical outpourings and orthodox Christian theology, provide an English spiritual classic. Law's understanding and interpretation of mysticism was more original than traditional, being dynamic and creative. He believed in the life of God working from within, and the flame of divine love being a link with and an understanding of God. He conceived that mysticism was a matter of life, that relied on willing rather than knowing, and that ultimately rested on trust in God. Despite holding no official position he was widely regarded in his own time and later as a spiritual guide, and his trilogy The Spirit of Prayer, The Spirit of Love and The Way to Divine Knowledge was the mature expression of his theology and religion.

      The Spirit of Prayer and The Spirit of Love
    • The Works; Volume 1

      • 448 stránok
      • 16 hodin čítania

      This essential collection brings together Law's most important writings on a wide range of religious and philosophical topics. With its penetrating insights and profound spiritual depth, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious thought.

      The Works; Volume 1
    • First published in 1760, this book is a collection of letters written by the English theologian and mystic, William Law. The letters cover a wide range of topics related to religious and spiritual life, including prayer, meditation, and the nature of God. This book is a classic of religious literature, and is an inspiring and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in spiritual matters.

      A Collection of Letters on the Most Interesting and Important Subjects, and on Several Occasions
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      The Works Of The Reverend William Law, M.a. ...: Three Letters To The Bishop Of Bangor