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mystical theology

American  

noun

  1. the branch of theology dealing with mysticism and mystical experiences.


Etymology

Origin of mystical theology

First recorded in 1605–15

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But ultimately humans are born to care about others and to not turn away, said the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, an Episcopal priest and teacher of mystical theology.

From New York Times May 31, 2022

They often held exalted views of fidelity and saw marriage as a mirror of mystical theology, but their marriage ceremonies were not distinctive.

From The Guardian Sep. 6, 2010

The words "in Christ" are the central motif of Paul's mystical theology.

From Time Magazine Archive

His guiding principle ^ is the "mystical theology of the victim soul," meaning that Christ has often acted through seemingly insignificant persons or groups, like the Lambs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Anyhow, writing became a most potent instrument in her hands; and we possess several volumes of her epistles, as well as a treatise of mystical theology.

From Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series by Symonds, John Addington

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