Nicholas of Cusa was a Christian mystic who lived during the 1400s. The Visionof God is known as a classic of Christian mysticism putting many believers intouch... » 

Nicholas of Cusa was a Christian mystic who lived during the 1400s. The Visionof God is known as a classic of Christian mysticism putting many believers intouch with the divine.Many Christians have a desire to experience God rather than just believe inHim. Nicholas of Cusa provides an excellent guidebook for Christians who sensesomething deeper to the Christian experience. He was a mystic. He experiencedGod on a number of levels and taught people to move beyond mere belief and havesimilar experiences.By bringing spiritual principles into the Christian religious setting Nicholaswas able to instruct and enrich thousands of people. This he did at a time whenChristianity was beginning to cast a long shadow of strict dogma over themasses it was the dawning of the Inquisition yet Nicholas was able tokeep his mystical teachings Safely within the boundaries of the Church.During this incredibly busy and volatile time Nicholas engaged himselfwhenever he could in meditation and study. It is from these introspectivejourneys that he received his spiritual insights. He also spent much time witha group of Benedictine monks who asked for spiritual guidance from Nicholasafter recognizing his gifts. Nicholas responded with The Vision of God inDecember of 1453. A rare classic brought back into print. «