Mysticism and Visual Theology: The Sacred Image and Gaze in Saint Teresa of Ávila
Given the immense complexity contained in the literature and testimonies of a crucial age in the consolidation of the Catholic reform, Saint Teresa of Ávila’s literary works have been studied from many perspectives. Nonetheless, the possible relationship between a mystical theology and a visual theo...
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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
| Verificar disponibilidad: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| En: |
Journal of medieval religious cultures
Año: 2025, Volumen: 51, Número: 1, Páginas: 54-77 |
| Clasificaciones IxTheo: | CB Existencia cristiana CE Arte cristiana KAH Edad Moderna KCA Órdenes y congregaciones KDB Iglesia católica |
| Acceso en línea: |
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Sumario: | Given the immense complexity contained in the literature and testimonies of a crucial age in the consolidation of the Catholic reform, Saint Teresa of Ávila’s literary works have been studied from many perspectives. Nonetheless, the possible relationship between a mystical theology and a visual theology has not been given sufficient attention. The present article intends to demonstrate how the Saint’s books helped consolidate a theology of visual practices that defends the power of sacred images and the sacred gaze. |
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| ISSN: | 2153-9650 |
| Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Journal of medieval religious cultures
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