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English-speaking Christians owe Paulist Press an enormous debt of gratitude for their continuing efforts to help us gain a deeper appreciation of our spiritual heritage. Spiritual Life Walter Hilton: The Scale of Perfection translated from the Middle English, with an introduction... Read Full Overview

Walter Hilton's The Scale of Perfection maintains a secure place among the major religious treatises composed in fourteenth-century England. This guide to the contemplative life, written in two books of more than 40,000 words each, is notable for its careful explorations of its... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Scale of Perfection, written by Walter Hilton and first published in 1450, is a spiritual guide for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and relationship with God. This book, originally written in Middle English, was translated and edited by Thomas H. Bestul in 1870,... Read Full Overview

The Scale of Perfection is a book written by Walter Hilton in 1870. The book is a spiritual guide that outlines the steps necessary for achieving spiritual perfection. Hilton was a medieval English mystic who believed that true spiritual growth could only be achieved through... Read Full Overview

The Scale of Perfection is a book written by Walter Hilton in 14th century England, and was published in 1870. It is a spiritual guide that aims to help readers on their journey towards perfection in the eyes of God. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part discussing... Read Full Overview

The Scale or Ladder of Perfection is a Christian devotional book written by Walter Hilton, an English mystic and writer, in the 14th century. The book is divided into three parts, each containing chapters that offer spiritual guidance and advice on how to live a more holy and... Read Full Overview

The Scale of Perfection is a book written by Walter Hilton in 1870, which contains an essay on the spiritual life of medieval England. The book is a guide to the spiritual life and is regarded as one of the most important works of English mysticism. It is divided into two parts,... Read Full Overview