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Christian Platonism And Speculative Mysticism

Christian Platonism And Speculative Mysticism

Inge, W. R.

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Religion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 1425312411
ISBN13: 9781425312411
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.20 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Christian Platonism and Speculative Mysticism is a book written by W. R. Inge that explores the intersection of Christian theology and Platonic philosophy. Inge argues that Christian thinkers throughout history have been heavily influenced by Platonic ideas, particularly in their understanding of the nature of God, the soul, and the afterlife. He also delves into the concept of speculative mysticism, which he defines as a type of mystical experience that involves the use of reason and intellect to gain insight into the divine. Throughout the book, Inge examines the works of prominent Christian philosophers and mystics, including Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Meister Eckhart, and shows how their ideas were shaped by Platonic thought. Overall, Christian Platonism and Speculative Mysticism offers a fascinating exploration of the complex relationship between Christianity and Platonism, and sheds light on the ways in which these two traditions have informed each other throughout history.THIS 96 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Christian Mysticism, by W. R. Inge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595528.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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