Cloud of Unknowing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkbp:adapted_into modern spiritual workshops
gptkbp:addresses the limitations of human understanding
gptkbp:advocates_for the practice of letting go
gptkbp:author gptkb:Anonymous
gptkbp:contains theological reflections
mystical experiences
instructions for meditation
gptkbp:date 14th century
gptkbp:emphasizes the importance of love
gptkbp:focus contemplative prayer
gptkbp:genre mystical literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cloud of Unknowing
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:John_of_the_Cross
gptkb:Teresa_of_Avila
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Dionysius_the_Areopagite
gptkbp:is_available_in public domain
gptkbp:is_available_on an audiobook
in various translations
gptkbp:is_cited_in spiritual discussions
mystical theologians
gptkbp:is_compared_to knowledge and love
gptkbp:is_considered a classic of Christian spirituality
gptkbp:is_considered_as scholars of mysticism
gptkbp:is_described_as the 'darkness' of unknowing
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:academic_journal
gptkbp:is_essential_for mystical theology students
gptkbp:is_explored_in retreat centers
gptkbp:is_influential_in contemplative practices
gptkbp:is_noted_for its depth of insight
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to The Dark Night of the Soul
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Christian_mystical_tradition
the Western mystical tradition
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a guide for spiritual seekers
gptkbp:is_referenced_in spiritual authors
contemporary spiritual literature
gptkbp:is_respected_by spiritual leaders
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by those seeking deeper spirituality
gptkbp:is_studied_in theology courses
gptkbp:is_used_for a reference in spiritual literature
gptkbp:is_used_in spiritual retreats
gptkbp:is_valued_for its practical guidance
gptkbp:language Middle English
gptkbp:notable_feature the 'cloud' of unknowing
gptkbp:notable_for its anonymous authorship
gptkbp:published_by various publishers
gptkbp:purpose to guide the reader towards God
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Book_of_Privy_Counseling
gptkbp:significance exploration of the unknowable nature of God
gptkbp:style apophatic theology
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:William_Johnston
gptkbp:uses metaphors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Escape_to_Plastic_Beach_Tour
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4