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What is Christian Mysticism?

Let's Talk Religion

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Love and Divine Union in Mysticism

This chapter explores the theme of love in Christian mysticism, comparing it to Sufism and showcasing how affective mystics express their deep yearning for God through erotic imagery. By examining quotes from mystics like Mechthild and Hadavish, it illustrates the emotional and spiritual dynamics of longing and ecstatic union as essential to understanding the divine.

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