{"product_id":"holy-wisdom-paperback","title":"Holy Wisdom - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAugustine Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBaker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoly Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, by Augustine Baker, is a guide to contemplative prayer. It draws from earlier mystical traditions, particularly the teachings of John Cassian, emphasizing inner stillness and direct experience of God. Baker stresses self-awareness and detachment as necessary steps to knowing God. The book offers practical advice on prayer, meditation, and contemplation. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoly Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e became an important text for later contemplative movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugustine Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e (1575-1641) was a Welsh Benedictine monk. He converted to Catholicism and joined the Benedictine order. Baker focused on prayer and contemplation. His writings, including \u003cem\u003eHoly Wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect his understanding of mystical theology. His work, influenced by John Cassian, became a source for later spiritual writers, including John Main, who built upon Baker's emphasis on contemplative prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 16, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521101754419,"sku":"9781849020695","price":109.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2191\/6467\/files\/nqx5gMQ3Z49781849020695.webp?v=1783851720","url":"https:\/\/thereadinghousebookcompany.com\/products\/holy-wisdom-paperback","provider":"The Reading House Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}