The Goad of Love is a spiritual treatise written by the English Augustinian friar and mystic, Walter Hilton. Originally written in the 14th century, the book is a guide to spiritual perfection and the attainment of divine love. It is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the spiritual journey. The first part focuses on the importance of self-knowledge and the need to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of...