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 ii
... THEORY OF POETRY AND FINE ART , S. H. Butcher . ( 20042-6 ) INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC AND ITS APPLICATIONS , Rudolf Carnap . ( 60453-5 ) LANGUAGE AND MYTH , Ernst Cassirer . ( 20051-5 ) EXPERIENCE AND NATURE , John Dewey . ( 20471 ...
... THEORY OF POETRY AND FINE ART , S. H. Butcher . ( 20042-6 ) INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC AND ITS APPLICATIONS , Rudolf Carnap . ( 60453-5 ) LANGUAGE AND MYTH , Ernst Cassirer . ( 20051-5 ) EXPERIENCE AND NATURE , John Dewey . ( 20471 ...
Strana v
... Theory of vision : corporal , imaginary , intellectual - Objects of in- tellectual vision the Platonic Ideas Seen in the Light of God- Truth perceived in the Truth which is God - Theory of Divine illumination . 36 ( D ) MYSTICISM OR ...
... Theory of vision : corporal , imaginary , intellectual - Objects of in- tellectual vision the Platonic Ideas Seen in the Light of God- Truth perceived in the Truth which is God - Theory of Divine illumination . 36 ( D ) MYSTICISM OR ...
Strana viii
... THEORY 171 Definition of the Two Lives - Exposition of theory from Hom . in Ezech . II . ii . - Martha and Mary - Lia and Rachel . ( G ) THE TWO LIVES 173 The active life necessary , the contemplative optional - Only by exercising ...
... THEORY 171 Definition of the Two Lives - Exposition of theory from Hom . in Ezech . II . ii . - Martha and Mary - Lia and Rachel . ( G ) THE TWO LIVES 173 The active life necessary , the contemplative optional - Only by exercising ...
Strana xii
... theories that the author is propounding . What is needed is a more objective presentation of what the mystics themselves thought about their mysticism , to be determined by a systematic study and formulation of the ideas of a number of ...
... theories that the author is propounding . What is needed is a more objective presentation of what the mystics themselves thought about their mysticism , to be determined by a systematic study and formulation of the ideas of a number of ...
Strana xiv
... theory indeed , but still affecting practice ; so that an acute controversy has 1 Both books are translated into English . It has been translated into English The Graces of Interior Prayer , and into German , Italian , and Spanish ...
... theory indeed , but still affecting practice ; so that an acute controversy has 1 Both books are translated into English . It has been translated into English The Graces of Interior Prayer , and into German , Italian , and Spanish ...
Obsah
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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