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Hilton's Scale of Perfection and Rolle's Fire of Love

Walter Hilton and Richard Rolle · Christianity · 14th century

Foundational works of medieval English mysticism — Walter Hilton's structured ladder of contemplative ascent (The Scale of Perfection, Books I–II) and Richard Rolle's ecstatic celebration of the love of God (The Fire of Love, Books I–II) together with his shorter practical guide The Mending of Life — collected in one volume alongside the Cloud of Unknowing already in this library.

117 chapters · ~810 min read · 195 commentary notes

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