"for, by transcendence of yourself and all other things, and by thus cleansing your feelings of all worldly, fleshly and natural pleasures, and your intellect of everything that can be known according to its own form, then once everything has been negated in this way, you will be drawn up in your feelings above understanding to the radiance of divine darkness that transcends all being."

Explanation:

The given extract is taken from the book, "The Cloud of Unknowing".

The book, The Cloud of Unknowing, was written in  Middle English in the late 14th century. This book is based on the mystical theories and practices practiced in Christianity. This book gives the message to humanity to surrender oneself to the will of God.

The Cloud of Unknowing was translated by Saint Denis. There are 17 manuscript of this book.

Therefore the answer is ---

"The Cloud of Unknowing"

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