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The exploration of the Christian mystical tradition spans from Plato and Platonism to key figures like Origen, Gregory of Nyssa, Denys the Areopagite, Augustine, and St John of the Cross. Louth delves into the varied and sometimes conflicting influences shaping Christian spirituality. A contemporary chapter updates this classic study, offering fresh insights into the evolution of mystical thought within the Christian context.
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The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition, Andrew Louth
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- 2007
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- Title
- The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition
- Subtitle
- From Plato to Denys
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Louth
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9780199291403
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The exploration of the Christian mystical tradition spans from Plato and Platonism to key figures like Origen, Gregory of Nyssa, Denys the Areopagite, Augustine, and St John of the Cross. Louth delves into the varied and sometimes conflicting influences shaping Christian spirituality. A contemporary chapter updates this classic study, offering fresh insights into the evolution of mystical thought within the Christian context.