A Spirituality of Imperfection: The Way of Tears in Saint John Climacus
Focuses on the role of tears in ascetical and mystical expressions in Christianity as explored by Saint John Climacus. Concept of mourning according to Saint Climacus; Definition of repentance offered by Saint Climacus; Connection between baptism, prayer and tears; Technical terms adopted by Saint C...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2002
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| In: |
Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2002, Volume: 37, Issue: 4, Pages: 359-371 |
| Further subjects: | B
Climacus, Saint John
B Tears (Body fluid) B Mysticism B Asceticism |
| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | Focuses on the role of tears in ascetical and mystical expressions in Christianity as explored by Saint John Climacus. Concept of mourning according to Saint Climacus; Definition of repentance offered by Saint Climacus; Connection between baptism, prayer and tears; Technical terms adopted by Saint Climacus for the state of joyful sorrow. |
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| ISSN: | 1062-6549 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly
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