Dying to Self: A Golden Dialogue (1898)

Dying To Self: A Golden Dialogue is a book written by William Law and originally published in 1898. The book is a dialogue between two characters, Theophilos and Philotheos, discussing the concept of dying to oneself in order to live a more fulfilling spiritual life. Theophilos represents the voice of reason and traditional religious beliefs, while Philotheos represents a more mystical and personal approach to spirituality.Throughout the book, the characters explore the idea of self-denial and surrendering one's own will to God. They discuss the importance of humility, prayer, and the practice of virtue in achieving spiritual growth. The book also touches on the topics of sin, repentance, and the role of suffering in the spiritual journey.The language used in the book is poetic and philosophical, with a focus on exploring the deeper meaning of spiritual concepts. The book is written in a question-and-answer format, allowing the reader to follow along with the characters' dialogue and gain a deeper understanding of the ideas being presented.Overall, Dying To Self: A Golden Dialogue is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the importance of selflessness and surrender in the spiritual life. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of spirituality and connect more fully with their faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.