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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Strana vi
... OF CONTEMPLATION Contemplation of the heart - Contemplation of the intellect - Tran- siency - Effects - Transformation ' - ' Deification ' - ' Nuptials . ' 102 50 55 55 PAGE ( D ) SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE : UNION Early Christian CONTENTS.
... OF CONTEMPLATION Contemplation of the heart - Contemplation of the intellect - Tran- siency - Effects - Transformation ' - ' Deification ' - ' Nuptials . ' 102 50 55 55 PAGE ( D ) SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE : UNION Early Christian CONTENTS.
Strana ix
... Heart . ( 2 ) INTELLECTUAL ECSTASY OF PLOTINUS 232 Extracts from passages translated by Montgomery and Inge - St Augustine's estimate . ADDITION TO APPENDIX 237 Further consideration of natural contemplation - Plotinus - Mahom- medan ...
... Heart . ( 2 ) INTELLECTUAL ECSTASY OF PLOTINUS 232 Extracts from passages translated by Montgomery and Inge - St Augustine's estimate . ADDITION TO APPENDIX 237 Further consideration of natural contemplation - Plotinus - Mahom- medan ...
Strana xvi
... heart is absolutely dry ; far from experiencing sweet delightful emotions which direct it towards 1 The Science of Prayer , 189 pp . ( Burns , Oates and Washbourne , 1925 ) . * In references ' text ' means the body of this book . God ...
... heart is absolutely dry ; far from experiencing sweet delightful emotions which direct it towards 1 The Science of Prayer , 189 pp . ( Burns , Oates and Washbourne , 1925 ) . * In references ' text ' means the body of this book . God ...
Strana xvii
... heart is only in regard to God ; the soul is absolutely unable to frame any good thought or sentiment to help the will to pray . But the heart and mind are by no means powerless with regard to creatures ; on the contrary , the ...
... heart is only in regard to God ; the soul is absolutely unable to frame any good thought or sentiment to help the will to pray . But the heart and mind are by no means powerless with regard to creatures ; on the contrary , the ...
Strana xxvi
... heart of man . For the perfect flower of the heart is the act of charity ; and contemplation is charity or love when it is actual , constant , pure , and flowing under the pressure of the Holy Spirit . Contemplation is not ordinary ...
... heart of man . For the perfect flower of the heart is the act of charity ; and contemplation is charity or love when it is actual , constant , pure , and flowing under the pressure of the Holy Spirit . Contemplation is not ordinary ...
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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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