The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition

From Plato to Denys
2. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-19-929140-3
Verlag: OUP Oxford

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 315 g

Scholars of the patristic era have paid more attention to the dogmatic tradition in their period than to the development of Christian mystical theology. Andrew Louth aims to redress the balance. Recognizing that the intellectual form of this tradition was decisively influenced by Platonic ideas of the soul's relationship to God, Louth begins with an examination of Plato and Platonism. The discussion of the Fathers which follows shows how the mystical tradition is at
the heart of their thought and how the dogmatic tradition both moulds and is the reflection of mystical insights and concerns. This new edition of a classic study of the diverse influences upon Christian spirituality includes a new Epilogue which brings the text completely up to date.

Zielgruppe

Scholars and students of the early Church, those interested in mysticism.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Louth, Andrew

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Praktische Theologie Christliche Spiritualität, Christliche Mystik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Antike Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Klassische Literaturwissenschaft

Über Autor(innen)

Andrew Louth is Professor of Patristic and Byzantine Studies, University of Durham.