001 - Preface and Historical Introduction

This captivating and concise work, believed to have been penned in the 1300s by a member of the lay-religious group known as ‘The Friends of God,’ explores the profound idea that humans can achieve unity with the divine through a life of holiness and selflessness. By aligning our will with Gods, we can embody the teachings exemplified by Christ. Martin Luther famously discovered and published Theologia Germanica in 1516, proclaiming it as one of the most enlightening texts he had encountered, second only to the Bible and St. Augustine. (Summary by Pleonic)