The Spirituality of De "imitatione Christi": A Historian's Reflection on Asceticism and Mysticism in the "Devotio moderna"
This contribution examines the claim made by Rudolf van Dijk († 2015) a dozen years ago, that the reading of Thomas’s Imitatio Christi in the order of the autograph brings to light the ultimately mystical character of the work. A case could be made, indeed, for interpreting not only the book "O...
Subtitles: | "Thomas a Kempis: 550 Years of Impact" |
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Peeters
2021
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Year: 2021, Volume: 91, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 293-326 |
IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality KAF Church history 1300-1500; late Middle Ages KDA Church denominations |
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