mystical theology
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mystical theology
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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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
In his spiritual character he entered a monastery in 1920, donned tunic, girdle, scapular, hood and mantle, began to study the Carmelite specialty, mystical theology.
From Time Magazine Archive
The gospels thus become a system of mystical theology, instead of a literal history.
From History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion by Farrar, Adam Storey
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