Download or read book A Tale of the Kloster written by Ulysses Sidney Koons and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Tale of the Kloster' emerges as a profoundly curated anthology that traverses the rich tapestry of monastic life, echoing the diversity of thought, spirituality, and daily experiences within the cloistered walls. The collection stands out for its encompassing breadth, engaging with a myriad of literary styles from the contemplative and introspective diary entries to the elaborate descriptive narratives that vividly paint the monastic lifestyle. The anthology is significant not only for its exploration of spiritual solitude but also for the diverse literary techniques it employs, effectively showcasing the range and depth of monastic literature and its impact on broader literary traditions. The contributing voices, Ulysses Sidney Koons and Brother Jabez, bring to the collection a rich blend of historical authenticity and imaginative reconstruction. Their backgrounds one deeply rooted in scholarly studies of religious practice and the other in the lived experience of monastic commitment enable a nuanced exploration of faith and devotion. This anthology aligns with the broader cultural and literary movement of revisiting and reinterpreting spiritual narratives, offering readers a comprehensive insight into monastic life through varied lenses. 'A Tale of the Kloster' offers readers a unique gateway into the profound depths of monastic existence, inviting them to explore the intersection of faith, culture, and literature. The anthology is not just an academic exploration but a journey through the spiritual landscapes that have shaped centuries of religious thought and practice. It is recommended for those intrigued by the richness of spiritual traditions and the literary expressions that arise from them, promising a deep, multifaceted understanding of monastic life and its enduring influence on literature and beyond.
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Download or read book A Tale of the Kloster A Romance of the German Mystics at the Cocalico written by Brother Jabez and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the time of which I write this, the fall of 1744, Prior Onesimus and his three brothers were in the ascendency, and for a time it seemed as though Brother Beissel would be completely overthrown in his rule by these designing Eckerlings; but they who thought our superintendent easy to overcome reckoned without their host, for while to the worldly minded he had not the graces and attractiveness that marked our prior, our superintendent, though harmless as a dove, had the wisdom and subtilty of the serpent, and thus at this time, when the strain between these two had increased from day to day, Prior Onesimus, no doubt for purposes of his own, conceived the idea that we make a pilgrimage to the Sabbatarian communities in Connecticut and Rhode Island. I recollect full well that when he made his desire known to our superintendent, suggesting possibly a short absence would tend to heal their differences, Brother Beissel at once gave his consent. But if our prior had thought to surround himself with his own followers and thus make this enterprise redound solely to his credit he was greatly mistaken, for the superintendent quietly suggested the prior take with him his own brother, Jephune, and Brother Timotheus (Alexander Mack), and myself as traveling companions, the prior being promised by our superintendent that in the meantime he would attend to the prior's duties at the meetings. This was not exactly to our prior's liking, but Brother Beissel pointed out that these brethren were selected in order to insure the success of the expedition as well as the welfare and comfort of the party. Thus the prior would represent the Zionitic Brethren and the Theosophists of the community; Brother Timotheus, the secular congregation and the Baptists in general; Jephune, our mystic and astrologer, would serve as the physician of the party; while I was to be the theologian and interpreter. Thus it was arranged and we at once began our brief preparations for the journey: extra soles for our wooden sandals, the points of our pilgrim staffs sharpened, a day's provisions for the inner man, a copy of the "Weyrauch's Hügel," and a few of Brother Beissel's "Theosophische Episteln" for the spiritual man. I have it on my records that this occurred on the Friday of September 21, 1744, almost a year since our dear sister had left us, on the night of which an unusually solemn love feast was held in the Saal, at Zion, in our honor. The services lasted far into the night, even the hours between the midnight prayers and the dawn being passed in prayer. The next morning being our Sabbath we all were present at the meeting of the congregation, where every one bade us a most loving God-speed.
Download or read book A Tale of the Kloster written by Brother Jabez and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Very Private Grave written by Donna Fletcher Crow and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-10 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Felicity Howard, a young American studying in a remote monastery in England is devastated when she finds her beloved Fr. Dominic bludgeoned to death and Fr. Antony, her church history lecturer, soaked in his blood.A Very Private Grave is a contemporary novel with a thoroughly modern heroine who must learn some age-old truths in order to solve the mystery and save her own life as she and Fr. Antony flee a murderer and follow clues across a sacred landscape. The narrative deftly mixes intellectual puzzles, spiritual aspiration, romance and the solving of riddles ancient and modern. Ancient buried treasure, a brutal murder and lurking danger-an itinerary of terror across a holy terrain
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Download or read book The Ephrata Commune written by E.G. Alderfer and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E. G. Alderfer has chosen a dramatic story to tell—the founding and subsequent history of Ephrata, a mystical religious community that flourished in eastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighteenth century. The history of the commune is inseparable from that of its leader, Conrad Beissel, a German Pietist who came to America in 1720 seeking spiritual peace and solitude. When he settled in the virgin forest of Lancaster County, his talents and charisma attraced other German settlers who shared his vision of a community built in the image of apostolic Christianity.In its heyday, from about 1735 to 1765, the community at Ephrata numbered some two hundred people, the celibate members living in simple wooden buildings noted for the harmony and serenity of their architecture.The cultural achievements of the group were exceptional. They produced an extensive body of mystical literature and constructed the most complete printing establishment in the colonies at that time. They were also adept at the art of Fraktur, and many exquisitely decorated manuscripts survive. Music was a particular interest of Beissel's, and the choral music performed at Ephrata was well known and much admired.Mr. Alderfer, who has written widely on colonial Pennsylvania, shows the relationship of the Ephrata commune to other experiments at withdrawal from the world and in particular to the many strands of Old World mysticism and the German Pietist movement. He also discusses American religious and communal movements of later times in the light of the Ephrata experience. His is the first history of the community to provide extensive documentation, including analysis of many surviving manuscripts and books written at Ephrata.Although the commune died out in the nineteenth century, the site and many of the buildingts survived. Today the Ephrata Cloisters Park is operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Download or read book The Mercenary A Tale of The Thirty Years War written by W. J. Eccott and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Mercenary: A Tale of The Thirty Years' War" by W. J. Eccott takes readers on an exhilarating journey through one of the most turbulent periods in European history. Set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War, this gripping tale follows the life of a skilled and daring mercenary who finds himself embroiled in the conflicts and intrigues of the era. Eccott's vivid storytelling and historical accuracy transport readers to the battlefields and courtrooms of a war-torn continent, weaving together adventure, romance, and political drama.
Download or read book Pennsylvania German Literature written by Earl F. Robacker and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.
