The Cognitive Mysticism of "Reciprocal Awareness" in Symeon the New Theologian, Theresa of Avila, Theoleptos of Philadelphia, and a Modern Ascetic

A strictly cognitive form of mystical experience called reciprocal awareness can be discerned in personal accounts written by four Christian ascetics. The ascetic sees and recognizes God, who sees and recognizes the ascetic, meanwhile the ascetic is acutely aware of being seen. The two participants...

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Main Author: Bradford, David T. 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2017]
In: Studies in spirituality
Year: 2017, Volume: 27, Pages: 1-41
IxTheo Classification:AE Psychology of religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
KAA Church history
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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