Mystical Experience in Paul Evdokimov's Perspective
Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Theologia Orthodoxa June 28, 2017 DOI: 10.24193/subbto.2017.1.13 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe article presents the contributions of Russian theologian Paul Evdokimov, focusing on his formulations of mystical life in the Eastern Christian tradition. It gathers his explanations of apophatic theology, epektasis (the eternal progression toward God), the knowledge of God, mystical experience, and the integration of culture within an ecclesiastical understanding.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy |
| Key finding | Paul Evdokimov's work presents the essence of mystical life in the Eastern tradition through apophatic theology, epektasis, knowledge of God, mystical experience, and culture's integration into the church. |
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