Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (1–2 pages) on the following topic:
What light do both Meister Eckhart’s rise to prominence and his subsequent condemnation by the church shed on the religious climate of the late Middle Ages? Why did so many Europeans find his teachings so appealing? Why did church authorities find it necessary to condemn them?
You may find it helpful to review the section of Chapter 11 of your textbook titled “Challenges to the Church” before you begin.