熾愛與明慧～聖十字若望與聖女大德蘭對默觀的共同體認（上）
September 1, 2009 DOI: 10.29449/fjrs.201003.0004 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that the contemplative theories and practices of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila, though differing, illuminate each other and together form a comprehensive synthesis at the summit of western mysticism. |
Abstract
This article compares St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila with regard to their theories and practice of contemplation. Similarities and contrasts between them are studied with the discovery that the two systems throw light on each other in different ways resulting in a comprehensive synthesis which is at the summit of western mysticism.