{"product_id":"the-mirror-of-simple-souls-by-marguerite-porete-in-plain-english-9798993952598","title":"The Mirror of Simple Souls By Marguerite Porete In Plain English","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mirror of Simple Souls (In Plain English)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Marguerite Porete Translated and Adapted by Ben Kucenski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timeless spiritual masterpiece-now in clear, modern English.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst condemned as heresy and its author burned at the stake, The Mirror of Simple Souls remains one of the most profound and daring mystical works of the Middle Ages. This modern English edition restores the luminous clarity of Marguerite Porete's vision: a soul stripped of self, surrendered wholly to God, and led by pure love beyond virtue, law, or even Church authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten as a dialogue between Love, Reason, the Soul, and others, this book challenges readers to consider a radical path of spiritual freedom. The Soul who has become \"nothing\" speaks of a divine union so complete that she no longer desires heaven or fears hell-only God's will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith poetic intensity and stunning insight, Porete describes the stages of spiritual transformation, the death of the ego, and the mystical freedom of the soul who lives no longer for herself, but in God alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new adaptation brings Porete's beautiful, often obscure medieval prose into vivid, readable language without losing its mystical depth or complexity. Ideal for modern readers, spiritual seekers, and lovers of contemplative theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Berean Fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993952598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52d","brand":"Marguerite Porete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679636779189,"sku":"9798993952598","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-mirror-of-simple-souls-by-marguerite-porete-in-plain-english-9798993952598","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}