The Christian Mysticism Podcast The Bible and Mysticism: Part 2 - The New Testament
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Nov 21, 2024 
Dr. Carlos Eire, the T. Lawrason Riggs Professor of History and Religious Studies at Yale, dives into the mystical depths of the New Testament. He discusses the transformative roles of Christ and the Trinity in mysticism. Key Gospel verses highlight the pursuit of divine connection through prayer. Eire probes St. Paul's mystical encounters and the complexities of self-identity versus divine union. Lastly, he emphasizes the discipline of asceticism as essential spiritual training, likening it to preparing for a marathon.
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Prayer Is the Mystical Foundation
- Prayer is essential to access God in Christian mysticism.
- God is reachable; persistent asking and knocking lead to a relationship with the divine.
Love Through Commandments
- Keeping commandments shows love for God and invites divine presence.
- Mystical union requires love expressed through obedience and faithfulness.
Divine Union Stirs Conflict
- The intimate union with God mirrors the relationship between Father and Son.
- This union is the core of Christian mystical theology and sparked conflict leading to Jesus' crucifixion.
