The "Ground" ( Grund ) is the central motif in Eckhart's thought, serving as the bridge between the divine and the human.
Below is a structured guide to preparing a paper on his mystical thought, highlighting the key concepts and scholarly perspectives you should include. 1. The Core Distinction: God vs. Godhead ( Gottheit )
One of Eckhart’s most radical ideas is the distinction between the "God" of religion and the "Godhead".
"God" refers to the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) as he relates to creation and human activity.
This is the "God beyond God," an unmanifest, indeterminate "abyss" or "desert" where no distinctions exist.
At the deepest point of the soul lies a "spark" or "ground" that is uncreated and identical to the Ground of God.
The Mystical Thought Of Meister Eckhart Site
The "Ground" ( Grund ) is the central motif in Eckhart's thought, serving as the bridge between the divine and the human.
Below is a structured guide to preparing a paper on his mystical thought, highlighting the key concepts and scholarly perspectives you should include. 1. The Core Distinction: God vs. Godhead ( Gottheit )
One of Eckhart’s most radical ideas is the distinction between the "God" of religion and the "Godhead".
"God" refers to the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) as he relates to creation and human activity.
This is the "God beyond God," an unmanifest, indeterminate "abyss" or "desert" where no distinctions exist.
At the deepest point of the soul lies a "spark" or "ground" that is uncreated and identical to the Ground of God.
