Meditations of the Heart
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Meditations of the Heart is a classic collection of spiritual reflections and meditations by theologian and mystic Howard Thurman that explores inner life, social justice, and the quest for spiritual depth.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Meditations of the Heart canonical | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Christian spiritual classic
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book ⓘ devotional literature ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
African-American religious experience
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American civil rights context ⓘ Black church tradition ⓘ |
| author | Howard Thurman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creatorOccupation |
mystic
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pastor ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
silence and stillness
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the inner life as a source of social action ⓘ the presence of God in everyday life ⓘ the unity of all life ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
community
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ethical living ⓘ love as a spiritual principle ⓘ personal transformation ⓘ reconciliation ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian spirituality
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meditations ⓘ spiritual reflections ⓘ |
| hasForm |
poetic prose
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prayers ⓘ short meditations ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African-American spirituals
NERFINISHED
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Christian mysticism ⓘ Quaker spirituality ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians seeking spiritual depth
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readers interested in social justice ⓘ students of Howard Thurman ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
contemplation
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human dignity ⓘ inner spiritual life ⓘ mystical experience ⓘ prayer ⓘ racial justice ⓘ social justice ⓘ spiritual depth ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on later spiritual writers
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integration of contemplation and social concern ⓘ lyrical and meditative style ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| usedIn |
personal devotion
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religious study groups ⓘ seminary courses on spirituality ⓘ |
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