On Cleaving to God: A Treatise on Contemplation, Spiritual Discipline, and Union with the Divine. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.On Cleaving to God: A Treatise on Contemplation, Spiritual Discipline, and Union with the Divine

A work of Christian mysticism and contemplative theology, On Cleaving to God presents a structured approach to spiritual focus, interior discipline, and the orientation of the mind toward divine unity. The text develops the idea that the individual may cultivate a sustained awareness of the divine through deliberate attention, withdrawal from distraction, and the ordering of thought. Rather than relying on external practice alone, it emphasises inward discipline, presenting a method by which the mind may be directed toward a single, unifying object. Associated with the tradition of medieval scholastic and mystical writing, the work reflects a synthesis of philosophical reasoning and devotional practice. It engages questions of perception, intention, and the nature of spiritual experience, presenting them within a framework that combines intellectual clarity with contemplative purpose. As such, On Cleaving to God occupies a position between theological exposition and practical spiritual instruction.

Albertus Magnus (c. 1200-1280), also known as St. Albert the Great, was a German Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian, and one of the most significant figures of the medieval intellectual tradition. A teacher of Thomas Aquinas, he played a central role in the transmission and development of Aristotelian philosophy within Western thought.His writings span theology, philosophy, and natural science, reflecting a comprehensive approach to knowledge characteristic of the scholastic period. In addition to his formal philosophical and theological works, texts such as On Cleaving to God demonstrate the integration of intellectual inquiry with contemplative practice. Albert's influence extends across multiple disciplines, and his work continues to be studied for its scope and its role in shaping medieval and early modern thought.