an introduction to contemporary theoretical approaches Nelstrop, Louise. creator Magill, Kevin J. 1972- Onishi, Bradley B. text bibliography Electronic books. enk Farnham, Surrey, England Burlington, VT Ashgate 2009 monographic eng

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1 online resource (x, 277 p.) 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.The book sets out to provide students and other interested readers with access to the main theoretical approaches to Christian mysticism - including those propounded by William James, Steven Katz, Bernard McGinn, Michael Sells 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 : 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 negative language through Augustine : Marion, Derrida and Lyotard -- Conclusion: What is Christian mysticism? Louise Nelstrop, Kevin Magill, and Bradley B. Onishi. Includes bibliographical references and index. Mysticism Philosophy and religion RELIGION / Mysticism BV5082.3 .N45 2009eb 248.2/2 Nelstrop, Louise. Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, 2009 (DLC) 2009019657 0754686957 (electronic bk.) 9780754686958 (electronic bk.) http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=476263 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10350129 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=234470 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=421326 http://public.eblib.com/EBLPublic/PublicView.do?ptiID=476263 http://site.ebrary.com/id/10350129 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=234470 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=421326 E7B 090512 20200709055451.0 ocn646871497 eng