Christian mysticism

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mysticism
gptkbp:aimsTo spiritual awakening
transcendence
divine union
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:the_Cloud_of_Unknowing
gptkb:the_Philokalia
the Desert Fathers
gptkbp:canLeadTo personal transformation
deeper faith
greater compassion
gptkbp:criticism rationalist thinkers
some_Protestant_denominations
gptkbp:encourages love of God
inner silence
self-denial
gptkbp:engagesIn various_Christian_denominations
gptkbp:explores the nature of God
the soul's journey
union with God
gptkbp:focusesOn direct experience of God
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance the early Church
medieval mysticism
Renaissance_thought
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn spirituality
theology
gptkbp:hasParticipatedIn early_Christian_writings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Christian mysticism
gptkbp:includes meditative practices
mystical theology
contemplative prayer
ascetic practices
sacramental life
spiritual direction
gptkbp:involves visions
mystical experiences
ecstasies
gptkbp:isExploredIn spiritual writings
theological texts
mystical literature
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:isRelatedTo gptkb:Catholic_mysticism
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_mysticism
Protestant mysticism
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn gptkb:Christian_mystics
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Saint_John_of_the_Cross
gptkb:Meister_Eckhart
gptkb:Julian_of_Norwich
gptkb:Thomas_Merton
gptkb:Teresa_of_Ávila
gptkbp:utilizes tradition
sacred texts
scripture