Hesychasts and The Cloud of Unknowing
The Christian Mysticism Podcast
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Knowledge, Love, and Divine Experience
This chapter explores the philosophical tensions between intellectual knowledge and heartfelt love in relation to God, focusing on the critiques of scholastic theology. It discusses the importance of prayer in mystical traditions, particularly through the lens of Hezekiah and the Jesus Prayer, while contrasting these practices with Eastern meditation. The chapter highlights historical debates within Christian mysticism, emphasizing both the transformative power of prayer and the need for authentic divine encounters.
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