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Mysticism & C. S. Lewis: Venturing into the Region of Awe

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The Beatriceian Vision in Dante

The mystical way tends to be the soul awakening to God says Evelyn Underhill. And then a period of purgation, trying to get rid of selfishness and egotistical concerns, and then illumination. The last one is walking with God or marriage with God or communion with God. Lewis contrasted genuine mysticism with magic or drug experiences. He said the real crowning of the voyage is where you arrive.

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