Mystical Terms in Johannes Altenstaig's Vocabularius theologiae (1517)
This article contributes to the study of Christian mysticism in the sixteenth century by providing translations of mystical terms from Johannes Altenstaig's Vocabularius theologiae (1517), including extasis, devotio, contemplatio, meditatio, mysticum, orare/oratio, raptus, theologia mystica, an...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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| In: |
Renaissance and reformation
Year: 2024, Volume: 47, Issue: 3, Pages: 53-94 |
| Further subjects: | B
Contemplation
B Ecstasy B Rapture B Johannes Altenstaig B Devotion B Union B Mystical Theology B Prayer |
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| Summary: | This article contributes to the study of Christian mysticism in the sixteenth century by providing translations of mystical terms from Johannes Altenstaig's Vocabularius theologiae (1517), including extasis, devotio, contemplatio, meditatio, mysticum, orare/oratio, raptus, theologia mystica, and unio. The introduction offers an overview of Altenstaig's biography and the theological dictionary and highlights the significance of compilations, particularly those intended for student use, in reconstructing the fundamental characteristics of mystical theology on the eve of the Reformation. The notes to the translations provide a detailed analysis of the sources used by Altenstaig, suggesting the frequent use of recent compilations rather than the original classical texts. Le présent article contribue à l'étude du mysticisme chrétien au XVIe siècle en fournissant la traduction de termes mystiques tirés du Vocabularius theologiæ de Johann Altenstaig (1517), notamment extasis, devotio, contemplatio, orare/oratio, raptus, theologia mystica et unio. L'introduction donne une vue d'ensemble de la vie d'Altenstaig et du dictionnaire théologique et souligne l'importance des compilations, en particulier celles destinées aux étudiants, quand il s'agit de reconstruire les caractéristiques fondamentales de la théologie mystique à la veille de la Réforme. Les notes accompagnant les traductions font une analyse détaillée des sources d'Altenstaig, laissant penser qu'il a fréquemment recouru à des compilations récentes plutôt qu'aux textes classiques originaux. |
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| ISSN: | 2293-7374 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Renaissance and reformation
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.33137/rr.v47i3.44461 |
