Meister Eckhart, Johannes Tauler and Heinrich Seuse: these three men are commonly referred to as the ›Mystic Triumvirate‹ which, though consisting of three very different mystics, nevertheless forms a unity. Walter Nigg describes their life and work. Using three examples of European significance, he shows that timeless religiosity which derives its power from the fact that it is not an intellectual construct but rather a profound emotional experience.