The Mirror of Simple Souls By Marguerite Porete In Plain English

Name: The Mirror of Simple Souls By Marguerite Porete In Plain English
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Marguerite Porete, Ben Kucenski

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Berean Fruit
21 May 2026

History of religion; Christianity; Christian spirituality & religious experience; Christian mysticism

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The Mirror of Simple Souls (In Plain English)

By Marguerite Porete Translated and Adapted by Ben Kucenski

A timeless spiritual masterpiece-now in clear, modern English.

First 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.

Written 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.

With 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.

This 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.

By: Marguerite Porete
Translated by: Ben Kucenski
Imprint: Berean Fruit
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9798993952598
Pages: 246
Publication Date: 21 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active