In 1329, Pope John XXII condemned several teachings of the German mystic Meister Eckhart as heretical or suspect. This condemnation was part of a broader effort by the Church to regulate theological discourse and maintain orthodoxy during a time of growing mysticism. Eckhart's ideas, which emphasized personal experience of God, sparked significant debate and ultimately influenced later mystical traditions within Christianity.

The condemnation of Meister Eckhart's teachings in 1329 promoted mystical theology that resonated with later poets such as Rainer Maria Rilke. His explorations of divine union and inner light were deeply influenced by Eckhart's apophatic traditions, enriching the spiritual dimensions of poetry.