Conscious of Christ: Toward a Doctrinal Mysticism in Dialogue With Bernard McGinn, John Calvin, and Meister Eckhart
While mysticism can at times be viewed with skepticism by Protestants, recent research by Bernard McGinn suggests that it is often misunderstood. As such, mysticism deserves an honest appraisal concerning its biblical merit, and doing so reveals that “doctrinal mysticism,” in which the “mystical ele...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
Year: 2024, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 155-169 |
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Bernard McGinn
B Meister Eckhart B Doctrine B Mysticism B John Calvin B spiritual disciplines |
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| Summary: | While mysticism can at times be viewed with skepticism by Protestants, recent research by Bernard McGinn suggests that it is often misunderstood. As such, mysticism deserves an honest appraisal concerning its biblical merit, and doing so reveals that “doctrinal mysticism,” in which the “mystical element of Christianity” is guided by Scripture and doctrine, can and should be applied within a Christian’s life as an aid in spiritual growth and vitality. The application of McGinn’s heuristic definition of “mysticism” to the mystical elements of Meister Eckhart’s and John Calvin’s works, along with a Scriptural critique of their positions, shows the spiritual benefits of doctrinal mysticism and the necessity of developing a conscious awareness of the presence of God in one’s spiritual life. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1030 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/19397909241232433 |