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Christian mysticism: an introduction to contemporary theoretical approaches Louise Nelstrop ; with Kevin Magill, Bradley B. Onishi.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Farnham, Surrey, England ; Ashgate Pub. Ltd., c2009Description: x, 277 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780754669906
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV5082.3  .N45 2009
Contents:
Introduction: Contemporary theoretical approaches -- Key themes and motifs -- Platonism and Christian mysticism -- Negative or apophatic language -- Selfhood and interiority -- Erotic imagery -- Hierarchy -- Symbolism and Scripture’s ’mystical sense’ -- Later developments in Christian mysticism -- Female mysticism -- Visionary mysticism -- Imaginative mysticism, meditation and experience -- Mysticism and heresy -- Postmodern re-readings of pseudo-Denys and Augustine -- Exploring negative language through pseudo-Denys : Derrida and Marion -- Exploring selfhood through Augustine : Marion, Derrida and Lyotard -- Conclusion: What is Christian mysticism?
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Joshua & Timothy School of Theology Library (JTSOT) General Circulation Non-fiction BV5082.3 .N45 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3 Available 038911
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-270) and index.

Introduction: Contemporary theoretical approaches -- Key themes and motifs -- Platonism and Christian mysticism -- Negative or apophatic language -- Selfhood and interiority -- Erotic imagery -- Hierarchy -- Symbolism and Scripture’s ’mystical sense’ -- Later developments in Christian mysticism -- Female mysticism -- Visionary mysticism -- Imaginative mysticism, meditation and experience -- Mysticism and heresy -- Postmodern re-readings of pseudo-Denys and Augustine -- Exploring negative language through pseudo-Denys : Derrida and Marion -- Exploring selfhood through Augustine : Marion, Derrida and Lyotard -- Conclusion: What is Christian mysticism?

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