Christian Mystics

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Mystics
gptkbp:advocatesFor Self-denial
gptkbp:aimsTo Spiritual enlightenment
gptkbp:area The Cloud of Unknowing
The mystical tradition
gptkbp:emphasizes Love of God
Personal relationship with God
gptkbp:engagesIn Meditation
gptkbp:explores Mystical theology
Inner experience
gptkbp:focusesOn Union with God
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Christian Mystics
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Saint_John_of_the_Cross
gptkb:Meister_Eckhart
gptkb:Julian_of_Norwich
gptkb:Thomas_Merton
gptkb:Teresa_of_Avila
gptkbp:influence Modern spirituality
The contemplative tradition
Christian_spirituality
gptkbp:is_used_in Imagery
Rituals
Detachment
Solitude
The concept of grace
The nature of God
The relationship between faith and reason
Community worship
The role of faith
The importance of humility
Divine union
Understanding of the divine
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkb:The_Bible
Neoplatonism
Eastern_spirituality
Historical_context_of_Christianity
gptkbp:isKnownFor Experiential knowledge of God
Visions and revelations
Experiencing ecstasy
The practice of silence
The use of parables
Their contributions to theology
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:The_Catholic_Church
gptkb:The_Protestant_Church
gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:The_Orthodox_Church
The_Christian_tradition
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor Transformative experiences
Their writings on spirituality
gptkbp:locatedIn Divine presence
gptkbp:training Contemplative prayer
Asceticism
gptkbp:utilizes Symbolism
gptkbp:wrote The love of God
The dark night of the soul