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Book of Divine Consolation

Author

Meister Eckhart

Language

Middle High German

Year

c. 1305-1326

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Genre

Nonfiction / Essays / Treatise

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The Book of Divine Consolation is a book by the German scholar and mystic Meister Eckhart, that dates back to somewhere between 1305 and 1326. It was likely partially intended as a gift for Agnes of Austria, though historians are unsure about the exact publication context. In the book the author aims to console the reader and gives around 30 reasons why a person should not be saddened by any misfortune. It was later referenced in the inquisitorial trial against Eckhart.