Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) had a unique reputation even during his lifetime. To this day, his sermons and theological works radiate a spiritual power in which the experience of God is intertwined with action in the world. As an expert in the field, Dietmar Mieth has compiled and commented on the most important works in this book. In a detailed introduction, he discusses Eckhart's life, presents the uniqueness and relevance of his thought, and offers new historical information. This edition has been expanded to include the complete text of "Sermon 1," the mustard seed song "Granum Sinapis," a collection of wisdom from Eckhart's entire work, as well as excerpts from his theological treatises. An Eckhart reader that is truly unparalleled.