Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love

The Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love is a spiritual guidebook written by Jan van Ruysbroeck. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the different levels of spiritual love and how they can be attained through personal growth and self-discovery. Van Ruysbroeck's writing is deeply rooted in Christian mysticism, and he draws on the teachings of the Bible and the works of other mystics to explore the nature of spiritual love. The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which corresponds to a different step on the ladder of spiritual love. Throughout the book, Van Ruysbroeck emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection in spiritual growth. He encourages readers to examine their own hearts and minds, and to cultivate a deeper understanding of their own spiritual needs and desires. The Seven Steps of the Ladder of Spiritual Love is a timeless work that continues to inspire and guide spiritual seekers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of their own spiritual journey and discovering the transformative power of love.Christian mysticism. Contents: The First Step: Conformity with God's Will; The Second Step: Voluntary Poverty; The Third Step: Purity of Soul and Body; The Fourth Step: Humility and Her Four Daughter-Virtues, As a Spring With Four Streams; The Fifth Step: The Highest of All the Virtues, The Striving After God's Honour in the Inner Life; The Sixth Step: The Contemplative Life in Its First Moment of Union With the Trinity; The Seventh Step: The Contemplative Life in Its Second Moment: The Annihilation in God's Essence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.