On certain philosophical-scholastic aspects of the doctrine of the Eucharist in the anonymous treatise on the Mass (manuscript München, BSB, Cgm 89)

The existing representation of juxtaposition the religious literature late Middle Ages and contemporary to it university philosophy requires clarification. It is particularly difficult draw this boundary in texts tradition so-called "German mysticism". This question discussed on basis German-language work “The Mystical Treatise Mass Its Effects Loving Soul” (Mystischer Traktat über die Messe und ihre Wirkungen der minnenden Seele). treatise has survived several manuscripts Ages, earliest which manuscript Cgm 89 (BSB, München, near 1375). conducted historical-philosophical analysis selected passages anonymous indicates presence complex combination stylistically diverse fragments consisting rearrangement topoi that belong both scholastic Ages. In enunciation doctrine Eucharist, author resorts metaphorical language, description personal experience church sacrament. At same time, text identifies references Aristotle's "On Soul" used by as philosophical foundation describe process connecting soul God. conclusion made testifies inappropriateness rigid traditions philosophy, still can be encountered overall Medieval intellectual culture.