The Temple of Our Soul: Bilingual Edition with Introduction and Translation

The Temple of our Soul is a bilingual edition that offers the first English translation of a spiritual text from the late Middle Ages and early modern period, providing insights into the mystical aspects of Christianity and the social context in which it was written. It will be of interest to scholars of medieval mysticism, late medieval and early modern vernacular literature, and feminist theology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Temple of our Soul, penned by an enigmatic author, stands as one of the most captivating spiritual texts from the late Middle Ages and the early modern era. This remarkable work, also credited with the influential The Evangelical Pearl, delves into the mystical realms of Christianity that thrived in the regions of Rhineland and the Low Countries. Due to political, socio-economic, and geographical factors, spiritual writings originating from the Low Countries exerted a profound influence on France, England, and Spain. However, language barriers have posed a significant challenge, rendering the original texts inaccessible to many scholars and students.

To address this issue, we present a bilingual edition, offering the first English translation of The Temple of our Soul alongside the original Dutch text. This edition is accompanied by an insightful introduction that sheds light on the key themes of the text and the social context in which it was written. It will captivate not only students of medieval mysticism but also scholars of late medieval and early modern vernacular literature, as well as those interested in feminist theology.

Let us embark on a journey through the pages of The Temple of our Soul, where we shall discover the profound insights and mystical teachings that have transcended time and cultural boundaries.

ISBN-13: 9781009299114