mystical theology

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mystical theology¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

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.

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In the festival of his martyrdom it is declared "that he wrote books, which are admirable and heavenly, concerning the divine names, the heavenly and ecclesiastical hierarchy, and on mystical theology."

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For one moment there is granted him the intuitive vision of the Deity, and the comprehension of all mysteries, which is the ultimate goal of mystical theology; his will is wholly blended with that of God, and the poem ends.

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I have neither the head nor the heart for mystical theology.

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Mys′tify, to make mysterious, obscure, or secret: to involve in mystery:—pr.p. mys′tifying; pa.t. and pa.p. mys′tified.—Mystic recitation, the recitation of parts of the Greek liturgy in an inaudible voice; Mystical theology, the knowledge of divine things attained by spiritual insight and experience only, without authority, the process of reason, &c.

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