Mysticism as a Dimension of Christian Spirituality

Mysticism and spirituality have acquired broad, interdisciplinary meanings. In this essay I return to the early Christian origins of mysticism to understand the meaning of this experience as a dimension of Christian spirituality. After addressing definitions of spirituality in our pluralistic cultur...

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Auteur principal: Villegas, Diana L. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: 2023
Dans: Interpretation
Année: 2023, Volume: 77, Numéro: 2, Pages: 122-131
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Mystique / Expérience de Dieu / Spiritualité
Classifications IxTheo:CB Spiritualité chrétienne
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Résumé:Mysticism and spirituality have acquired broad, interdisciplinary meanings. In this essay I return to the early Christian origins of mysticism to understand the meaning of this experience as a dimension of Christian spirituality. After addressing definitions of spirituality in our pluralistic culture, I argue that mysticism should be an essential part of Christian spirituality.
ISSN:2159-340X
Contient:Enthalten in: Interpretation
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/00209643231155536