The Cloud of Unknowing
The Cloud of Unknowing (Middle English: The Cloude of Unknowyng) is an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century. The text is a spiritual guide on contemplative prayer. The underlying message of this work suggests that the way to know God is to abandon consideration of God's particular activities and attributes, and be courageous enough to surrender one's mind and ego to the realm of "unknowing", at which point one may begin to glimpse the nature of God.
The first page of Cloud of Unknowing in the 15th century manuscript Harley MS 2373, beginning with the Decorated initial "I" | |
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Original title | The Cloude of Unknowyng |
| Country | England |
| Language | Middle English |
| Subject | Spiritual guide to contemplative prayer |
| Genre | Christian mysticism |
Publication date | Late 14th century |
| Followed by | The Book of Privy Counseling |
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| Christian mysticism |
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