Ecstasy in the classroom : trance, self, and the academic profession in medieval Paris /

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This book analyzes the early thirteenth century theological discourse about Paul's rapture and other modes of cognizing God. It reconstructs the perceptions of transformation and self they imply, and demonstrate their role in establishing the peculiar professional identity of scholastic theolog...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Even-Ezra, Ayelet (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Fordham University Press, 2019
Edition:First edition.
Series:Fordham series in medieval studies.
Subjects:
Paul, > the Apostle, Saint.
Paul, > the Apostle, Saint
600-1500
Ecstasy > History of doctrines > Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Visions in the Bible.
Altered states of consciousness > Religious aspects.
Experience (Religion)
Extase > Histoire des doctrines > 600-1500 (Moyen Âge)
Visions dans la Bible.
Expérience religieuse.
RELIGION > Christian Life > General.
Altered states of consciousness > Religious aspects
Visions in the Bible
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:This book analyzes the early thirteenth century theological discourse about Paul's rapture and other modes of cognizing God. It reconstructs the perceptions of transformation and self they imply, and demonstrate their role in establishing the peculiar professional identity of scholastic theologians compared with other seers of God.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780823281947
0823281949
9780823281930
0823281930

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