Christian mysticism is the tradition of mystical practices and mystical theology within Christianity which "concerns the preparation [of the person] for, the consciousness of, and the effect of [...] …

May 25, 2025 · Mysticism played an important role in the history of Christian religion and emerged as a living influence in modern times. Scholars have studied mysticism from many …

Mar 1, 2023 · Christian mysticism usually involves a type of spiritual ecstasy described as “enthralling,” “God infusing his love,” “being absorbed into God,” “a divine flowing,” “glorious,” …

May 25, 2025 · In the early Christian centuries the mystical trend found expression not only in the traditions of Pauline and Johannine Christianity (as in the writings of Ignatius of Antioch and …

May 25, 2025 · Christ-mysticism. The earliest form of Christian mysticism was the Christ-mysticism of Paul and John. Although Christian mysticism in its traditional expression has …

Christian mysticism highlights the believer’s direct, personal fellowship with the Lord. This involves contemplative prayer, meditations on Scriptural passages, and a wholehearted devotion meant …

Background of Christian Mysticism. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, Christian Mysticism begins with an act of love from a person to an eternal, personal God and extends beyond …

Oct 13, 2020 · Christian Mysticism is a complex spiritual topic and defies easy definition. Historically, mysticism is defined as hidden, unspeakable, can’t be put into words, an …

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) became the most influential representative of a genuine Christian version of mysticism, the mysticism of love. In his Sermons on the Song of Songs, he …

Sep 14, 2024 · Mysticism is a part of each of the world’s major religions: Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Christian mysticism has been an important part of Christianity both …