The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition: From Plato to Denys
by Andrew Louth, Andrew Louth (Author)
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Andrew Louth traces the Christian mystic tradition from Plato through figures such as Origen, Gregory of Nyssa and Augustine and explores the diverse and conflicting influences to be found in Christian spirituality.Tags
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The early chapters on Platonism were helpful (and throughout, he does a good job of showing where the Christian tradition departs--often sharply!--from inherited Platonist ideas). The 2006 epilogue is worth a careful read as well.
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Andrew Louth is professor emeritus of Patristic and Byzantine studies at Durham University, England. He is also a priest of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh (Moscow Patriarchate), serving the parish in Durham. His recent publications include Maximus the Confessor (Routledge) and The Origins of the Christian Mystical Tradition (OUP). He is show more editor of Genesis 1-11 in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series (IVP). show less
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- Original publication date
- 1981
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Philosophy
- DDC/MDS
- 248.2 — Religion Christian practice & observance Christian experience, practice, life Religious experience
- LCC
- BV5075 .L68 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Practical religion. The Christian life Mysticism
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 8
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