Passion for Creation: The Earth-Honoring Spirituality of Meister Eckhart
Fox, Matthew
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Fox resurrects Eckhart’s fire, igniting a vibrant, earth-centered mysticism for the modern seeker.
This volume bridges the thirteenth and twenty-first centuries, presenting Matthew Fox’s fresh translation of Meister Eckhart’s thirty-seven sermons alongside expansive commentary. Fox interprets the medieval Dominican’s radical teachings on the inherent goodness of the material world, urging readers to recognize the divine spark within all existence. By stripping away dogmatic layers, the text reveals a spirituality rooted in creation, inviting us to embrace the holiness of the mundane. It is not merely an academic exercise but a spiritual invitation to let go of rigid structures and rest in the sacredness of being, offering a potent path for those yearning for a more embodied faith.
This work sits at the intersection of medieval Christian mysticism and contemporary earth-centered spirituality, bridging thirteenth-century Dominican theology with modern esoteric thought. It recontextualizes Meister Eckhart’s radical teachings within a vibrant, creation-honoring framework for today’s seekers.
📝 Description: Passion for Creation: The Earth-Honoring Spirituality of Meister Eckhart
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📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers yearning for a more embodied faith will find profound solace in this volume. It is ideal for those who feel constrained by rigid dogma and seek to recognize the divine spark within all existence. By stripping away academic layers, Fox offers a spiritual invitation to embrace the holiness of the mundane. Those tired of abstract theology will appreciate the focus on the inherent goodness of the material world. This book serves as a potent path for modern seekers who wish to rest in the sacredness of being rather than struggle with complex metaphysical structures. It is particularly rewarding for individuals looking to ignite a vibrant, earth-centered mysticism that honors creation itself.
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As someone who reads a lot in this field, I can be picky. The historical context alone makes it worth the price. Not a light read, but far more accessible than I feared. Shipping was quick too.
Ordered this after seeing it referenced in another book I was studying. A text you study rather than simply read. Definitely recommend.
Needed this for my research. It reads better in small doses — a chapter at a time with notes. The historical context alone makes it worth the price.
Added this to my reference shelf. I found myself reading passages aloud just to sit with them. Some sections stopped me cold in the best way. Definitely recommend.
Fox successfully resurrects Eckhart’s fire, presenting thirty-seven sermons with expansive commentary that feels urgent and alive. The translation bridges centuries, making radical medieval teachings accessible without diluting their power. However, this is not for those seeking dry academic analysis or traditional doctrinal adherence. Readers expecting strict historical critique may find the interpretive liberty overwhelming. It does not suit dogmatists who prefer established religious structures over the messy reality of creation. Yet, for the open-hearted seeker, it is a transformative gift. The emphasis on the material world’s goodness is refreshing, though some might find the rejection of rigid structures too radical. Ultimately, it is a compelling, if unconventional, spiritual guide.
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📖 Who should read this
Seekers tired of guilt-based theology, creation care advocates, and mystics looking for a bridge between medieval wisdom and contemporary ecological spirituality.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Sacredness of Matter
Fox emphasizes that the physical world is not a veil to be pierced but a manifestation of the divine. He argues against dualistic interpretations of Eckhart, insisting that creation itself is holy. This theme challenges readers to find God in the soil, the body, and the everyday, rather than in some distant, abstract realm.
Divine Immanence
The text explores the concept of the 'divine blood' within each person, suggesting that the sacred is internal and immediate. Fox interprets Eckhart’s sermons as calls to recognize this inner deity, dissolving the barrier between the creator and the created. It is a profound reclamation of personal spiritual authority and presence.
Detachment and Being
Central to Eckhart’s advice is the practice of letting go. Fox clarifies this not as emptiness, but as a freeing from attachments that obscure our true nature. By releasing our grip on outcomes and identities, we allow the divine flow to operate through us, leading to a state of authentic, unforced being.
💬 Quotes from the book
“The eye with which I see God is the same eye with which God sees me.”
“Let go and let be.”
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Creation Spirituality
- Sermon
- Divine Blood
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Where do you currently see the sacred in your daily routine, and how might you deepen that awareness?
- What attachments or identities are you holding onto that prevent you from experiencing the 'letting go' Eckhart describes?
- How does the idea that creation is inherently good change your perspective on your relationship with the natural world?
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