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
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
If that is all that Reuss means, perhaps he is right in saying that "mystical theology has nothing to do with such a notion."
From Christian Mysticism by Inge, William Ralph
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