A Mediaeval Mystic is a concise and readable account of the life and writings of Blessed John Ruysbroeck, a Flemish Mystic of the fourteenth century. Ruysbroeck, known as the Admirable and the Divine Doctor, was considered the greatest Mystic the Low Countries had ever produced. Scully, Vincent Joseph, published this book in 1911 and published it in 2017. The book covers various aspects of Ruysbroeck’s life, including his early years and education, his time as a secular priest in Brussels, his encounters with false mystics, his visit to the Hermitage of Groenendael, and his influence on Christian spirituality.
The book is available for free download and borrowing from Project Gutenberg. The book is available in various formats and editions, including paperback and softcover. The book also includes an introduction, early years and education, his time as a secular priest in Brussels, his encounters with false mystics, and the Canons.
In summary, A Mediaeval Mystic by Vincent Scully provides a comprehensive account of the life and writings of a remarkable Flemish Mystic of the fourteenth century. The book offers a unique perspective on the life and influence of this significant figure, providing insights into the world of mystical thought and Christian spirituality.
📹 Vincent Scully | “Architects of the Renaissance”, Yale University Lecture
Professor Scully’s lecture at the Yale School of Art on December 1, 2008. Checkerboard Film Foundation Archive.
📹 Vincent Scully | French Gardens and Fortifications (Modern Architecture Course)
In “French Gardens and Fortifications,” the latest lecture from Vincent Scully’s Modern Architecture course archives, the professor …
And this is a classical example of how some men of a certain generation became university professors – without even speaking proper French or Latin. His ideas and comments on the work of the kings are almost funny from a modern day perspective. No professor would actually admire kings or their gardens in 2021 – leave alone forget to speak about kings as what they were – terribly tyrants! Classic gardens are an expression of absolutist power. How could this be beautiful? It’s just a boring domination over nature and people. How many people died there during the construction work? How would sb dare nowadays to not comment on the racist statues of black people in the park? How could you forget about the importance of the French Revolution? .. This lecture really misses everything.