The Mystical Science of the Soul

The Mystical Science of the Soul
Author: Jessica A. Boon
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2012-12-07
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1442699566

The Mystical Science of the Soul explores the unexamined influence of medieval discourses of science and spirituality on recogimiento, the unique Spanish genre of recollection mysticism that served as the driving force behind the principal developments in Golden Age mysticism. Building on recent research in medieval optics, physiology, and memory in relation to the devotional practices of the late Middle Ages, Jessica A. Boon probes the implications of an ‘embodied soul’ for the intellectual history of Spanish mysticism. Boon proposes a fundamental rereading of the key recogimiento text Subida del Monte Sión (1535/1538), which melds the traditionally distinct spiritual techniques of moral self-examination, Passion meditation, and negative theology into one cognitively adept path towards mystical union. She is also the first English-language scholar to treat the author of this influential work – the Renaissance physician Bernardino de Laredo, a pivotal figure in the transition from medieval to early modern spirituality on the Iberian peninsula and a source for Teresa of Avila’s mystical language.

Purification in the Prophecy. the Purgatory

Purification in the Prophecy. the Purgatory
Author: Hernán Afanador-Kafuri
Publisher: Palibrio
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1463376596

The work of Dr. Argimiro Ruano on Escathology truly impacted me. And when I read his Cuadernos de Teologa Pastoral / Notebooks about Pastoral Theology, I decided to base my doctoral thesis on them, especially on the topic of Biblical Escathology, which has caught the attention and attracted the interest of readers not only of Christian readers, but of everyone who seek knowledge about the hereafter, about what takes place after death. In accordance with Robero Fernndez Valladares, Professor at the University of Puerto Rico, this work is essential to learn the theological and biblical foundation regarding Purgatory as well as Martin Luthers thoughts about this doctrine. Dr. Fernndez also states: The analysis of faith and of purification by faith is one of the best parts of the book, above all the explanation of these two principles: believing to have been justified is not to be justified and faith does not justify, but the grace that comes from faith []. This is a fundamental book for every believer as well as for pastoral leaders in our communities (El Visitante de Puerto Rico / Puerto Ricos Visitor, Oct. 19, 1991, p. 19).

Esos ÁNgeles Llamados Humanos

Esos ÁNgeles Llamados Humanos
Author: Jaime V. Altamirano
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2012-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 147592951X

Es esencial para todo ser humano el descubrir o reconocer su verdadera identidad y su verdadera naturaleza angelical o espiritual. Es también esencial que cada cual viva todo su potencial espiritual y cumpla así el verdadero rol o función para la que ha sido creado(a); dándole así verdadero sentido y dirección a su vida. y Es más esencial aún, el que todos y cada uno de nosotros encaminemos nuestros pasos hacia nuestro re-encuentro con el creador; pues de ello dependerá el resto de la eternidad de nuestro ser espiritual.

Espiritualidad para la Nueva Civilización. Los monjes del ciberespacio en la Abadía de Ura

Espiritualidad para la Nueva Civilización. Los monjes del ciberespacio en la Abadía de Ura
Author: Silberius de Ura
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2014-03-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1291776052

Internet ha permitido la creación de los más diversos mundos virtuales para satisfacer múltiples inquietudes y curiosidades. La Abadía de Ura es ejemplo de una comunidad virtual selecta e intimista. Siberius de Ura y Dominicus Jerónimos, pastores de este espacio cibernético, nos cuentan cómo funciona y qué normas rigen este lugar de reflexión y recogimiento.