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"To be full of things is to be empty of God. To be empty of things is to be full of God."

The man who said this is a truly unique philosopher, theologian, author, preacher and mystic. Meister Eckhart has contributed spiritual direction and words of wisdom to generations of Christians. Yet he remains unknown to others.

Now is your chance to be introduced or reacquainted with one of the most intriguing and influential figures of Christian spirituality.

In a series of 9 lectures, Prof. Charlotte Radler will introduce you to his fascinating and complex mystical theology. You will become as enthralled as centuries of audiences have by his splendid and powerful mystical vision and his fruitful understanding of the human-divine relationship.

Though controversial in his lifetime and beyond, Eckhart has exerted enormous influence on contemporary theology, philosophy and spirituality. Today, his mystical theology also serves as a fruitful avenue for inter-religious dialogue, particularly with Buddhism and Hinduism. This course discusses Eckhart’s historical and theological context as well as the central tenets of his thought.

Living Without A Why: Meister Eckhart's Mysticism will provide a fresh perspective and resounding insights for your faith. Let Meister Eckhart leave his impact on your heart as he has on others for centuries past.

With this order you will receive, free of charge, a detailed Electronic Study Guide. With your confirmation email, you will receive a link that will take you to this Electronic Study Guide, which includes outlines for each topic, review questions and suggested readings for further study. The link to access this Electronic Study Guide will also be included on the case of your CDs or DVDs. You are allowed to print up to 7 copies of your guide. Simply click on the link, or type it into your browser, to access the file.

About Your Presenter

Charlotte C. Radler is an Associate Professor in the Theological Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Theology from Lund University, Sweden, and a Ph.D. in the History of Christianity from the University of Chicago. Her area of expertise is the History of Christianity from antiquity to the Middle Ages with a special focus on ancient and medieval mysticism, especially Meister Eckhart. She has written several articles on the topic of mysticism and is currently working on a book on the role of love in Meister Eckhart's thought. She has presented papers and lectured widely in North America and Europe to both professional and more general audiences.

Topic Titles

• Meister Eckhart: Preacher and Teacher
• Eckhart’s “Metaphysics of Flow”
• Saying and Unsaying
• Detachment I
• Detachment II
• Living Without a Why
• The Birth of the Son in the Soul
• Indistinct Union
• "In the Field of the Lord:" Beyond Condemnation