Folio Chapter Index

¶ Index of those things which are discussed in this whole work.

¶ Index of the first book.


3	Ornamental drop cap 'T' with foliate and scroll motifs Three things necessary for the vision of the active lifeThe "active life" refers to the first stage of spiritual development, focusing on outward behavior, moral discipline, and the practice of virtues..	Ch. I
5	Concerning the triple adventoriginal: "aduentu." In this context, "advent" refers to the different ways Christ "comes" to the soul, not just the liturgical season before Christmas. of CHRIST.	Ch. II.
6	¶ Concerning the three things to be considered in the advents and acts of CHRIST.	Ch. III.
7	Concerning the twofold humility of CHRIST.	Ch. IIII.
7	Concerning the charity of CHRIST.	Ch. V.
8	Concerning the patience of CHRIST.	Ch. VI
9	Concerning the second advent of CHRIST: by which He flows into souls through grace.	Ch. VII.
10	Concerning the advent of CHRIST for judgment.	Ch. VIII.
10	Concerning the five kinds of men to be presented for CHRIST’S judgment.	Ch. IX.
11	Epilogue of the aforementioned advents.	Ch. X.
11	Concerning the going outoriginal: "exitu." A central theme in Ruusbroec's theology, referring to the soul "going out" of its own self-interest to meet God. by which one goes out to meet the bridegroom.	Ch. XI.
12	Concerning humility, which is the beginning of the genealogy of the virtues written below.	Ch. XII.
13	Concerning obedience.	Ch. XIII.
13	Concerning the renunciation of one's own will.	Ch. XIIII.
13	Concerning patience.	Ch. XV.
14	Concerning meekness or magnanimityoriginal: "magnanimitate." Often translated as "greatness of soul," referring to a noble and courageous spirit in pursuing virtue..	Ch. XVI.
14	Concerning kindness.	Ch. XVII.
14	Concerning compassion.	Ch. XVIII.
15	Concerning generosityoriginal: "largitate." This refers to spiritual and material bounty or "largesse.".	Ch. XIX
16	Concerning diligence and vigororiginal: "strennuitate." Often meaning strenuous effort or spiritual zeal..	Ch. XX.
16	Concerning temperance and sobriety.	Ch. XXI.
17	Concerning chastity.	Ch. XXII.
18	Concerning the three adversaries to be overcome for the sake of justice.	Ch. XXIII.
18	Concerning the moral kingdom of the soul.	Ch. XXIIII
19	Concerning the triple way of meeting the bridegroom.	Ch. XXV.
21	Concerning certain other ways of meeting Him.	Ch. XXVI