Meditations of the Heart
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Meditations of the Heart is a classic collection of spiritual reflections and meditations by theologian and mystic Howard Thurman that explores inner life, social justice, and the quest for spiritual depth.
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| Meditations of the Heart canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Meditations of the Heart Context triple: [Howard Thurman, notableWork, Meditations of the Heart]
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A Mind at Peace
A Mind at Peace is a seminal Turkish modernist novel by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar that explores love, memory, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in early 20th-century Istanbul.
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On the Tranquility of Mind
On the Tranquility of Mind is a philosophical essay by Seneca the Younger that offers Stoic guidance on achieving inner peace and emotional stability amid life's hardships.
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C.
Book of Serenity
The Book of Serenity is a classic Chan (Zen) Buddhist koan collection, widely studied for its poetic commentaries and teachings on enlightenment.
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Hymns of Divine Love
Hymns of Divine Love is a collection of mystical and devotional poems by the Byzantine monk Symeon the New Theologian, expressing intense personal experiences of divine illumination and union with God.
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The Soul’s Prayer
"The Soul’s Prayer" is a reflective, spiritually themed poem by Indian writer Sarojini Naidu that explores the soul’s yearning for divine union and transcendence.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Meditations of the Heart Target entity description: Meditations of the Heart is a classic collection of spiritual reflections and meditations by theologian and mystic Howard Thurman that explores inner life, social justice, and the quest for spiritual depth.
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A.
A Mind at Peace
A Mind at Peace is a seminal Turkish modernist novel by Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar that explores love, memory, and the tensions between tradition and modernity in early 20th-century Istanbul.
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B.
On the Tranquility of Mind
On the Tranquility of Mind is a philosophical essay by Seneca the Younger that offers Stoic guidance on achieving inner peace and emotional stability amid life's hardships.
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C.
Book of Serenity
The Book of Serenity is a classic Chan (Zen) Buddhist koan collection, widely studied for its poetic commentaries and teachings on enlightenment.
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D.
Hymns of Divine Love
Hymns of Divine Love is a collection of mystical and devotional poems by the Byzantine monk Symeon the New Theologian, expressing intense personal experiences of divine illumination and union with God.
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E.
The Soul’s Prayer
"The Soul’s Prayer" is a reflective, spiritually themed poem by Indian writer Sarojini Naidu that explores the soul’s yearning for divine union and transcendence.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Christian spiritual classic
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book ⓘ devotional literature ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
African-American religious experience
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American civil rights context ⓘ Black church tradition ⓘ |
| author | Howard Thurman ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| creatorOccupation |
mystic
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pastor ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
silence and stillness
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the inner life as a source of social action ⓘ the presence of God in everyday life ⓘ the unity of all life ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
community
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ethical living ⓘ love as a spiritual principle ⓘ personal transformation ⓘ reconciliation ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian spirituality
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meditations ⓘ spiritual reflections ⓘ |
| hasForm |
poetic prose
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prayers ⓘ short meditations ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
African-American spirituals
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linked to:
African American spirituals
Christian mysticism ⓘ Quaker spirituality ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christians seeking spiritual depth
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readers interested in social justice ⓘ students of Howard Thurman ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
contemplation
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human dignity ⓘ inner spiritual life ⓘ mystical experience ⓘ prayer ⓘ racial justice ⓘ social justice ⓘ spiritual depth ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influence on later spiritual writers
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integration of contemplation and social concern ⓘ lyrical and meditative style ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| usedIn |
personal devotion
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religious study groups ⓘ seminary courses on spirituality ⓘ |
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Subject: Meditations of the Heart Description of subject: Meditations of the Heart is a classic collection of spiritual reflections and meditations by theologian and mystic Howard Thurman that explores inner life, social justice, and the quest for spiritual depth.
Referenced by (2)
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