--- product_id: 46042502 title: "The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel Paperback – April 14, 2009" brand: "carmen acevedo butcher" price: "361CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/46042502-the-cloud-of-unknowing-with-the-book-of-privy-counsel store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel Paperback – April 14, 2009 **Brand:** carmen acevedo butcher **Price:** 361CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel Paperback – April 14, 2009 by carmen acevedo butcher - **How much does it cost?** 361CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/46042502-the-cloud-of-unknowing-with-the-book-of-privy-counsel) ## Best For - carmen acevedo butcher enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted carmen acevedo butcher brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel Paperback – April 14, 2009 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31zi-4l-nRL.jpg) ![The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel Paperback – April 14, 2009 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516mX6rsqdL.jpg) ![The Cloud of Unknowing: With the Book of Privy Counsel Paperback – April 14, 2009 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31dVp5IZyVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It reminds me of my favorite translations of Chaucer *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017* This translation is a work of art. The book itself is for the reader with a modicum of spiritual maturity-- much of the advice will fall flat on ears not prepared to hear it.I am absolutely putting the rest of Butcher's translations on my To-Buy list, though. She renders Middle-English with a colloquial immediacy that captures the intimacy between author and reader. It reminds me of my favorite translations of Chaucer. :-) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent and safe gateway into why one can and should include contemplative prayer and a centering on Christ ... *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2015* This is an incredibly readable and "accessible" work, even though it is scholarly.No one should be afraid to read it. It is clearly written. It does not impeded the Spiritual intent of the author in any way. It augments the reader's experience by the addition of appropriate (optional to read) footnotes as regards the Biblical basis of many statements in the text, the Old English literary technique and "flavors" a strictly modern translation looses, the historical and contemporary references of the author's time and apparent exposure.This volume in connection withFr. Menninger's DVD "Cloud of Unknowing,"(and Evelyn Underhill's translation for Old English comparison), andFr. Timothy Dolan's "To Whom Shall We Go" http://www.amazon.com/To-Whom-Shall-We-Go/dp/1592760503make an excellent and safe gateway into why one can and should engage a Lay Contemplative journey as part of a balanced Christian existence.Used in combination, one will not only have sources of instruction, but inspiration and guidance...and guidance is necessary because all powerful spiritual journeys are opposed by ignorance, self-delusion, accidental pratfall, spiritual warfare. Adding a connection to a community of Lay People who engage in Contemplative growth strategies is probably the safest method of all.This volume would also be quite useful for those who are in pursuit of more secular-type meditation, but are frustrated with Eastern practices.I think this would be especially so for people who had become distanced from their Judeo-Christian roots while in pursuit of an inner harmony or a state of self-acceptance and a foundation of balance which they sensed ought to be part of their Christian Life--but couldn't find. If I am not mistaken, this volume--written in the local vulgate and not Latin, was "leaked" to the lay community to answer just such a need, and the need remains very real today.Peace. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Translation Reads Like Poetry *by S***M on Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2013* I must admit I did not read the "most helpful" review that stated this translation was good but too informal. I believe this is the best translation for a non-academic. This is the third translation I've read, and the most readable and enjoyable. At least for me, when it comes to spending my time with spiritual exercises/reading, I take more from something that is easy on the eyes, the mind and heart. It is also not a children's book. Simply - it reads like poetry, and the initial author of these words on a page, was also a poet in style. HE was also humorous and kind to the student he was teaching. In this translation, the same message comes across. I think the original one states there is no need to make this high and mighty...just be simple and steadfast. Butcher stays true to the deep message. I have gifted this translation to several friends, and look forward to sharing it with more. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/46042502-the-cloud-of-unknowing-with-the-book-of-privy-counsel](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/46042502-the-cloud-of-unknowing-with-the-book-of-privy-counsel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-27*