On Loving God
Bernard of Clairvaux
Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Christentum
Beschreibung
How often do we ask this question: what love does God want from us? So often it is just the opposite; we pray to God to tell him what we want - never thinking that we are in a relationship - never considering what we should give in return. On Loving God is a devotional classics written in the 12 century by Bernard of Clairvaux. It is a A succinct, exquisite meditation on what it means to love God. Bernard of Clairvaux presents the concept of the four degrees of love: First degree: love of self for self's sake; Second degree: love of God for self's sake; Third degree: love of God for God's sake; Fourth degree: love of self for God's sake. This book will encourage readers to continue growing in their love and gratitude towards God.
Kundenbewertungen
Four Degrees of Love, Religious Literature, Christian Devotion, Devotional Classics, Philosophy of Love, 12th Century, Medieval Spirituality, Bernardine Theology, Spiritual Growth, Divine Love