Western Mysticism: Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative LifeCourier Corporation, 1. 1. 2003 - 242 strán (strany) This collection presents the writings of three of Western Christianity's most revered teachers of mystical theology. In addition to personal accounts by Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory, and Saint Bernard of their religious experiences, Western Mysticism discusses speculative contemplation, defines mysticism and its characteristics, and contrasts contemplative and active lives. |
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Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life Edward Cuthbert Butler, Cuthbert Butler. CONTENTS PREFACE AFTERTHOUGHTS Current controversies on mystical theology - Prayer of Faith - Acquired contemplation - St ...
Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life Edward Cuthbert Butler, Cuthbert Butler. CONTENTS PREFACE AFTERTHOUGHTS Current controversies on mystical theology - Prayer of Faith - Acquired contemplation - St ...
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... St Paul - St Thomas follows St Augustine - Did St Augustine believe he had him- self enjoyed this vision ? -The mystic experience not usually such as this . 2. ST GREGORY THE GREAT INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SKETCH HOMILY ON EZECHIEL II . ii ...
... St Paul - St Thomas follows St Augustine - Did St Augustine believe he had him- self enjoyed this vision ? -The mystic experience not usually such as this . 2. ST GREGORY THE GREAT INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SKETCH HOMILY ON EZECHIEL II . ii ...
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Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life ... St Bernard's language examined - Evidence in regard to ecstasy , rapture ... St Benedict's vision . 4. SUMMARY CHARACTERISTICS OF WESTERN MYSTICISM It is ( 1 ) ...
Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life ... St Bernard's language examined - Evidence in regard to ecstasy , rapture ... St Benedict's vision . 4. SUMMARY CHARACTERISTICS OF WESTERN MYSTICISM It is ( 1 ) ...
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... St Augustine - Julianus Pomerius - St Gregory - Cluny- St Bernard and Richard of St Victor - St Thomas - Ruysbroeck- St Teresa - St John of the Cross - Bp Hedley - Modern conception of contemplative life different from traditional ...
... St Augustine - Julianus Pomerius - St Gregory - Cluny- St Bernard and Richard of St Victor - St Thomas - Ruysbroeck- St Teresa - St John of the Cross - Bp Hedley - Modern conception of contemplative life different from traditional ...
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Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life Edward Cuthbert Butler, Cuthbert Butler ... St Augustine ; this extension of the field , while adding greatly to the difficulty of the work , without doubt has ...
Augustine, Gregory, and Bernard on Contemplation and the Contemplative Life Edward Cuthbert Butler, Cuthbert Butler ... St Augustine ; this extension of the field , while adding greatly to the difficulty of the work , without doubt has ...
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SPECULATIVE CONTEMPLATION | 1 |
WHAT MYSTICISM IS | 3 |
ST AUGUSTINE | 17 |
ST GREGORY THE GREAT | 63 |
ST BERNARD | 93 |
SUMMARY | 121 |
EPILOGUE | 133 |
THE VALIDITY OF THE MYSTICS CLAIM | 135 |
PRACTICAL THE CONTEMPLATIVE AND ACTIVE LIVES | 155 |
ST GREGORY THE GREAT | 169 |
ST BERNARD | 189 |
SUMMARY | 199 |
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