Meister Eckhart (c. 1260–1328) was a German Dominican friar, theologian, and mystic whose writings profoundly influenced medieval and early modern European spirituality. His work centered on themes of divine union, the nature of being and nothingness, and the soul’s relationship to God. Though he wrote in both Latin and Middle High German, many of his writings circulated in fragmentary form, and the organization and titling of his works varied considerably across editions and translations.
Note on This Title
The volume titled The Fruit of Nothingness and Other Writings (or El fruto de la nada y otros escritos in Spanish) is a modern collection of Eckhart’s writings. The phrase “fruit of nothingness” aligns closely with Eckhart’s characteristic theological language regarding detachment, emptiness, and the paradox of divine knowledge. His genuine writings, including sermons, theological treatises, and mystical teachings, extensively explore nothingness (Nichts) as a spiritual concept. As with other modern anthologies of his work, the specific contents and arrangement depend on the edition.
