{"product_id":"meditations-from-mechthild-of-magdeburg-living-library","title":"Meditations from Mechthild of Magdeburg (Living Library)","description":"In the passionate poetry of a bride to her bridegroom, this thirteenth-century German mystic recorded thirty years of her most intimate conversations with God. The selections in this edition offer a powerful glimpse into Mechthild's vision of God and her constant longing to be in his heart. This eloquent female ascetic recounts her mystical union with God in an unusual combination of literary genres ranging from rich allegory to lyrical poetry and prose. At age twenty, Mechthild left her home to begin a life of intense prayer as a beguine under the direction of the Dominicans. Continually speaking out against abuses in the Church, Mechthild incurred a lifelong conflict with the religious authorities of her time, making the survival of her writings all the more remarkable.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1557252173\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1557252173.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mechthild of Magdeburg|Carrigan, Henry L.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41631273746490,"sku":"DBV.1557252173.A","price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1557252173-0.jpg?v=1788495454","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/meditations-from-mechthild-of-magdeburg-living-library","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}