The Cloud of Unknowing

In my last post, I mentioned that I'm reading a book a friend suggested. I figured that I could start sharing with you any Catholic books that I'm currently reading.

The Cloud of Unknowing is written by an unknown monk from the 14th century. The book draws on Catholic mysticism and is an early instruction manual for contemplative prayer. It was written in Middle English, but the version I'm reading is translated into Early Modern English (think Shakespeare, King James Version, or Douay-Rheims Bible) although you may be able to find other translations into Modern English.

Listed below, are some places you can find copies of this book. The online copies can be read online for free, or sent/downloaded for just a couple of dollars. You can also buy the hard copy books from the bookstores below. Don't forget to check your local library as well. And, each of the bookstores below have other translations you may want to check out.

Online:

• Google Books


• CCEL

Hard Copy:

• Amazon


• Barnes and Noble

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