Christian mysticism
Subtitle: an introduction to contemporary theoretical approaches
By: Louise Nelstrop, Kevin Magill, and Bradley B. Onishi.
Contributors: Magill, Kevin J., 1972-; Onishi, Bradley B.
Publisher: Ashgate Pub. Ltd.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Farnham, Surrey, England; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 277
ISBN-13: 9780754657323; 9780754669906
Subjects: Mysticism
Description: This book introduces students to Christian mysticism and modern critical responses to it. Christianity has a rich tradition of mystical theology that first emerged in the writings of the early church fathers, and flourished during the Middle Ages. Today Christian mysticism is increasingly recognised as an important Christian heritage relevant to today's spiritual seekers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Contemporary theoretical approaches; title: Key themes and motifs; title: Platonism and Christian mysticism; title: Negative or apophatic language; title: Selfhood and interiority; title: Erotic imagery; title: Hierarchy; title: Symbolism and Scripture : mystical sense; title: Later developments in Christian mysticism; title: Female mysticism; title: Visionary mysticism; title: Imaginative mysticism, meditation, and experience; title: Mysticism and heresy; title: Postmodern re-readings of pseudo-Denys and Augustine; title: Exploring negative language through pseudo-Denys : Derrida and Marion; title: Exploring negative language through Augustine : Marion, Derrida and Lyotard; title: Conclusion: What is Christian mysticism?