The Sparkling Stone

The Sparkling Stone is a spiritual book written by Jan Van Ruysbroeck, a Flemish mystic and writer from the 14th century. The book is divided into three parts and explores the nature of God, the soul, and the mystical journey towards union with God.In the first part, Van Ruysbroeck discusses the divine nature of God and how this nature can be experienced through contemplation and prayer. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering oneself to God and allowing divine grace to work in one's life.The second part of the book focuses on the soul and its journey towards God. Van Ruysbroeck describes the various stages of this journey, including purification, illumination, and union with God. He also discusses the obstacles that can hinder one's progress on this journey, such as pride, attachment, and spiritual dryness.The final part of the book is a collection of letters written by Van Ruysbroeck to his followers. These letters offer practical advice on how to live a spiritual life and deepen one's relationship with God.Overall, The Sparkling Stone is a profound and inspiring book that offers readers a glimpse into the mystical world of Jan Van Ruysbroeck and his teachings on the spiritual life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian mysticism and spirituality.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage; The Sparkling Stone; The Book of Supreme Truth, by Jan Van Ruysbroeck. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802947.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.