The Mysticism of EverydayRowman & Littlefield, 1991 - 81 pagini Much of the traditional literature and teaching on Christian mysticism focuses on that most special experience of God which the very rare individual enjoys. The current renewal of Christian mysticism, however, is being directed toward a more ordinary mysticism. The Mysticism of Everyday develops and encourages this more ordinary form. While not completely omitting a discussion of classical mysticism, it concentrates on that type of mysticism which many people experience. Indeed, some "ordinary mystics" are unaware of their own profound, mystical experiences. In Mysticism, Edward Carter guides us into recognizing and affirming the mystical experiences of everyday life. In doing so, he provides a needed complement to the long-standing, but limited tradition in classical Christian mysticism. |
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Cuprins
The Basic Nature of Christian Mysticism | 1 |
The Mystical Process | 9 |
Mysticism and Love | 18 |
Mysticism and Prayer | 30 |
Mysticism and SelfIdentity | 42 |
Life in the Spirit | 51 |
Mysticism and Action | 60 |
Mysticism and Community | 68 |
The Mysticism of Everyday | 75 |
Termeni și expresii frecvente
activity aspects of Christian basic Basil Pennington become Carl Jung Centering Prayer change of consciousness characteristics of mysticism Christ-life Christian existence Christian Faith Christian Mysticism Christic Church classical mysticism close union concept consequently contemplative prayer Cuthbert Butler deeply depth desire Doubleday faith-vision false fashion four characteristics Fourth Mansions God's love God's presence grace grow hidden Hinduism human humility hypostatic union increased awareness increasingly infused contemplation Jesus Julian of Norwich Karl Rahner live the God-life love of neighbor means mystery of Christ mystical acts mystical experience mystical process mysticism of everyday non-mystic numerous ordinary mysticism ourselves participation passivity or receptivity peace Peers New York perience person possess present proper reality realization regarding relationship says self-communication self-knowledge sense spiritual development spiritual freedom spiritual journey spiritual maturity strive templative prayer Teresa of Avila things ticism timate tion Trinitarian true truth unique unitive stage various William Johnston word mystic