The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary
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Bavarian Catholic Christian mysticism

The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary

Karl von Eckartshausen18020
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Christian mystical text describing the hidden spiritual church and path of inner illumination. Presents vision of esoteric Christianity and spiritual hierarchy.

Also known asEckartshausen's Cloud
This edition1896
EditionEnglish translation by Isabel de Steiger
Christian MysticismContemplationhidden wisdomRosicrucianismspiritual regenerationInner Church vs. External ChurchPrimordial WisdomCommunion of Saintsmeditation and contemplationspiritual purificationThe Interior Church (Invisible Society)Comparative Religionspiritual teachingsPrayerChristian TheosophyEsoteric Christianity

Contents6 chapters

  1. 01Letter I
  2. 02Letter II
  3. 03Letter III
  4. 04Letter IV
  5. 05Letter V
  6. 06Letter VI

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Isabel de Steigertranslator

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