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The notion of the deification of the human person (theosis,
theopoiesis, deificatio) was one of the most fundamental themes of
Christian theology in its first centuries, especially in the Greek
world. It is often assumed that this theme was exclusively
developed in Eastern theology after the patristic period, and thus
its presence in the theology of the Latin West is generally
overlooked. The aim of this collection is to explore some Patristic
articulations of the doctrine in both the East and West, but also
to highlight its enduring presence in the Western tradition and its
relevance for contemporary thought. The collection thus brings
together a number of capita selecta that focus on the development
of theosis through the ages until the Early Modern Period. It is
unique, not only in emphasising the role of theosis in the West,
but also in bringing to the fore a number of little-known authors
and texts, and analysing their theology from a variety of fresh
perspectives. Thus, mystical theology in the West is shown to have
profound connections with similar concerns in the East and with the
common patristic sources. By tying these traditions together, this
volume brings new insight to one of mysticism's key concerns. As
such, it will be of significant interest to scholars of religious
studies, mysticism, theology and the history of religion.
The notion of the deification of the human person (theosis,
theopoiesis, deificatio) was one of the most fundamental themes of
Christian theology in its first centuries, especially in the Greek
world. It is often assumed that this theme was exclusively
developed in Eastern theology after the patristic period, and thus
its presence in the theology of the Latin West is generally
overlooked. The aim of this collection is to explore some Patristic
articulations of the doctrine in both the East and West, but also
to highlight its enduring presence in the Western tradition and its
relevance for contemporary thought. The collection thus brings
together a number of capita selecta that focus on the development
of theosis through the ages until the Early Modern Period. It is
unique, not only in emphasising the role of theosis in the West,
but also in bringing to the fore a number of little-known authors
and texts, and analysing their theology from a variety of fresh
perspectives. Thus, mystical theology in the West is shown to have
profound connections with similar concerns in the East and with the
common patristic sources. By tying these traditions together, this
volume brings new insight to one of mysticism's key concerns. As
such, it will be of significant interest to scholars of religious
studies, mysticism, theology and the history of religion.
The question of the 'structure' of the human person is central to
many mystical authors in the Christian tradition. This book focuses
on the specific anthropology of a series of key authors in the
mystical tradition in the medieval and early modern Low Countries.
Their view is fundamentally different from the anthropology that
has commonly been accepted since the rise of Modernity. This book
explores the most important mystical authors and texts from the Low
Countries including: William of Saint-Thierry, Hadewijch,
Pseudo-Hadewijch, John of Ruusbroec, Jan van Leeuwen, Hendrik Herp,
and the Arnhem Mystical Sermons. The most important aspects of
mystical anthropology are discussed: the spiritual nature of the
soul, the inner-most being of the soul, the faculties, the senses,
and crucial metaphors which were used to explain the relationship
of God and the human person. Two contributions explicitly connect
the anthropology of the mystics to contemporary thought. This book
offers a solid and yet accessible overview for those interested in
theology, philosophy, history, and medieval literature.
The question of the 'structure' of the human person is central to
many mystical authors in the Christian tradition. This book focuses
on the specific anthropology of a series of key authors in the
mystical tradition in the medieval and early modern Low Countries.
Their view is fundamentally different from the anthropology that
has commonly been accepted since the rise of Modernity. This book
explores the most important mystical authors and texts from the Low
Countries including: William of Saint-Thierry, Hadewijch,
Pseudo-Hadewijch, John of Ruusbroec, Jan van Leeuwen, Hendrik Herp,
and the Arnhem Mystical Sermons. The most important aspects of
mystical anthropology are discussed: the spiritual nature of the
soul, the inner-most being of the soul, the faculties, the senses,
and crucial metaphors which were used to explain the relationship
of God and the human person. Two contributions explicitly connect
the anthropology of the mystics to contemporary thought. This book
offers a solid and yet accessible overview for those interested in
theology, philosophy, history, and medieval literature.
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