The renewal of mystical theology : essays in memory of John N. Jones (1964-2012)

by John N. Jones (Honouree)

Other authorsBernard McGinn (Editor)

Hardcover, 2017

Publication

Imprint: New York : Crossroad Publishing Company, 2017. Responsibility: Edited by Bernard McGinn. OCLC Number: 960088913. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xii, 274 pages ; 24 cm. Features: Includes bibliography, notes.

Call number

Commentary / McGin

Barcode

BK-08336

ISBN

9780824522315

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Religious Studies

CSS Library Notes

Description: A memorial volume of important, original essays honouring the life and work of the late John N. Jones. Jones was a major figure in the renewal of mystical theology in the contemporary world, partly through his own writings, but especially through his generous help and sagacious care in soliciting, editing, and producing a wide range of books on spirituality and mysticism. -- from jacket flap

Table of Contents:
Introduction / Bernard McGinn --
"Poem. for John, with gratitude" / Matthew Lickona --
The eschatological consciousness of the Christian mystics / Harvey D. Egan, S.J. --
Comprehending the incomprehensible : John Scottus Eriugena as mystic / Bernard McGinn --
From the radically apophatic to the radically kataphatic : from Meister Eckhart to Jacob Boehme / Cyril O'Regan --
Showings to share : the mystical theology of Julian of Norwich / Marilyn McCord Adams --
The Ignatian mystic / Phyllis Zagano --
Teresa of Avila on the Song of Songs / Lawrence S. Cunningham --
Is darkness a psychological or a theological category in the thought of John of the cross? / Edward Howells --
The contemplative turn in Ficino and Traherne / Mark A. McIntosh --
When mysticism is outlawed: the case of Said Nursi / Margaret Benefiel --
Being as Símbolo : a Latino reading of Dionysian aesthetics / Peter J. Casar ella --
In Christ : theosis and the preferential option for the poor / Roberto S. Goizueta --
The Christocentric mystagogy of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI / Robert P. Imbelli --
Contemplative ecology : a mystical horizon for the twenty-first century / Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC.

FY2020 /

Physical description

xii, 274 p.; 24 cm

Description

The Renewal of Mystical Theology is a memorial volume of important, original essays honoring the life and work of the late John N. Jones. Jones was a major figure in the renewal of mystical theology in the contemporary world, partly through his own writings, but especially through his generous help and sagacious care in soliciting, editing, and producing a wide range of books on spirituality and mysticism. Jones was an academic, trained in the critical study of religion at Yale University, after which time he became one of the country's leading editors in the field of mysticism. Although he published important essays on Dionysius, Jones' real vocation as a nurturer of the revival of interest in mystical theology emerged during his years as editor. The volume will appeal to teachers and students involved in Christian mysticism, as well as clergy, intellectuals, and educated lay readers. College and university instructors, as well as seminarians, can use the essays as a valuable teaching tool.… (more)

Language

English

Original language