Christian mysticism : an introduction to contemporary theoretical approaches /

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This book introduces students to Christian mysticism and modern critical responses to it. Christianity has a rich tradition of mystical theology that first emerged in the writings of the early church fathers, and flourished during the Middle Ages. Today Christian mysticism is increasingly recognised...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nelstrop, Louise
Otros Autores: Magill, Kevin J., 1972-, Onishi, Bradley B.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, 2009.
Temas:
Mysticism.
Philosophy and religion.
Mysticisme.
mysticism.
RELIGION > Mysticism.
Mysticism
Philosophy and religion
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: Contemporary theoretical approaches
  • Key themes and motifs
  • Platonism and Christian mysticism
  • Negative or apophatic language
  • Selfhood and interiority
  • Erotic imagery
  • Hierarchy
  • Symbolism and Scripture : mystical sense
  • Later developments in Christian mysticism
  • Female mysticism
  • Visionary mysticism
  • Imaginative mysticism, meditation, and experience
  • Mysticism and heresy
  • Postmodern re-readings of pseudo-Denys and Augustine
  • Exploring negative language through pseudo-Denys : Derrida and Marion
  • Exploring negative language through Augustine : Marion, Derrida and Lyotard
  • Conclusion: What is Christian mysticism?

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