Logos & Revelation: Ibn 'Arabi, Meister Eckhart, and Mystical Hermeneutics
Robert J. Dobie
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Paperback. What is 'mysticism' and, most importantly, how do the great mystical writers understand it? This book seeks to answer this question by looking closely at the writings of two of the most prominent medieval mystical writers: the Muslim, Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240) and the Christian, Meister Eckhart (1260-1328). Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
What is 'mysticism' and, most importantly, how do the great mystical writers understand it? ""Logos and Revelation"" seeks to answer this question by looking closely at the writings of two of the most prominent medieval mystical writers: the Muslim, Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240) and the Christian, Meister Eckhart (1260-1328). Through his careful examination of the writings of these men, Robert J. Dobie discovers that mystical reflection and experience are intrinsically and essentially tied to the 'mystical' or 'hidden sense' of the sacred text. Mystical reflection and experience are, therefore, at their roots interpretive or hermeneutical: the attempt by the mystical exegete ... Read more
What is 'mysticism' and, most importantly, how do the great mystical writers understand it? ""Logos and Revelation"" seeks to answer this question by looking closely at the writings of two of the most prominent medieval mystical writers: the Muslim, Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240) and the Christian, Meister Eckhart (1260-1328). Through his careful examination of the writings of these men, Robert J. Dobie discovers that mystical reflection and experience are intrinsically and essentially tied to the 'mystical' or 'hidden sense' of the sacred text. Mystical reflection and experience are, therefore, at their roots interpretive or hermeneutical: the attempt by the mystical exegete ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Catholic Univ of Amer Pr
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813216775
SKU
V9780813216775
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About Robert J. Dobie
ROBERT J. DOBIE is associate professor of philosophy at LaSalle University. His specialized areas of interest are medieval Christian, Jewish, and Islamic philosophy; comparative philosophy; and metaphysics.
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