History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 291 - Alle Maner of Thyng Shall be Welle - English Mysticism

Dec 17, 2017
Dive into 14th-century English mysticism with notable authors like Julian of Norwich and Marjorie Kemp. Explore their paths to divine knowledge, union with God, and the challenges they faced. Discover mystical works like The Cloud of Unknowing and Julian's Book of Showings, emphasizing negative theology and neoplatonic concepts. Explore techniques for direct connection with God, caution against demonic influence, and Julian's mystical visions on suffering and salvation.
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