Mystical Experience in Paul Evdokimov's Perspective
Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Orthodoxa June 28, 2017 DOI: 10.24193/subbto.2017.1.13 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mystical experience |
| Key points | Argues that Paul Evdokimov's work presents the essence of mystical life in the Eastern tradition through apophatic theology, epektasis, knowledge of God, mystical experience, and the integration of culture in ecclesiastical understanding. |
Abstract
This article comprises the contributions and the original expressions/formulations of the Russian theologian Paul Evdokimov in his efforts to present the essence of the mystical life within the eastern tradition. The current study gathers explanations related to apophatic theology, epektasis, the knowledge of God, the mystical experience and the integration of culture in the ecclesiastical understanding. Keywords: Paul Evdokimov, mystical experience, Orthodox theology