Mysticism as a Dimension of Christian Spirituality
Mysticism and spirituality have acquired broad, interdisciplinary meanings. In this essay I return to the early Christian origins of mysticism to understand the meaning of this experience as a dimension of Christian spirituality. After addressing definitions of spirituality in our pluralistic cultur...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
2023
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In: |
Interpretation
Year: 2023, Volume: 77, Issue: 2, Pages: 122-131 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Mysticism
/ Experience of God
/ Spirituality
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IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality |
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Summary: | Mysticism and spirituality have acquired broad, interdisciplinary meanings. In this essay I return to the early Christian origins of mysticism to understand the meaning of this experience as a dimension of Christian spirituality. After addressing definitions of spirituality in our pluralistic culture, I argue that mysticism should be an essential part of Christian spirituality. |
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ISSN: | 2159-340X |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Interpretation
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/00209643231155536 |