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Apofaticko-katafatický rozměr mystiky v pojetí Nikolaje Losského
Apofatic-catafatic dimensions of mystique in the concept of Nicholas Losskij

Author(s): Karel Sládek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: mystique; mystical intuition; Absolute; apofatic theology; catafatic theology

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzed the first part of the work of Nicolas Losskij Mystical’s intuition in the context of current research in the spiritual theology. Negation is – according to Losskij – the first natural step for understanding and recognition of the reality of Absolute, and followed by recognition of God’s love. Apofatic and catafatic theology is in mystical experience complementary.

  • Issue Year: I/2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 17-23
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Czech