The term mysticism has never been consistently defined or employed, either in religious traditions or in academic discourse. The essays in this volume offer ways of defining what mysticism is, as well as methods for grappling with its complexity in a classroom.
"La mystique, qui est la recherche d'une union intime entre l'homme et Dieu, puise ses racines notamment dans le néoplatonisme. Cet ouvrage suit ce courant tel qu'il s'est manifesté dans l'Empire romain tardif à partir de Plotin jusqu'à Proclus, envisageant ensuite la manière do…
This detailed study is the first to outline Julian of Norwich's reception throughout history, from the extant manuscripts to the present day.
This detailed study is the first to outline Julian of Norwich's reception throughout history, from the extant manuscripts to the present day.
