Jedyny znak”. Druga podróż do Egiptu Włodzimierza Sołowjowa
“The only sign”: Vladimir Solovyov’s second journey to Egypt

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with Vladimir Solovyov’s second journey to Egypt (1898). It is argued that the trip and the resulting inner experiences had a decisive impact on Solovyov’s spiritual life and the poetic and philosophical work of his “eschatological” period (1898–1900). While concentrating on the interpretation of Solovyov’s poetry of that time, the author analyzes the spiritual dimension of the philosopher’s experiences of the Sophic and the demonic, and investigates their interdependencies. The problem is undertaken with an eye on Solovyov’s own work but it also addresses the spiritual (mystical and ascetic) tradition of the Church. In conclusion it is shown that the ultimate meaning of the philosopher’s Egyptian experience is highlighted in his eschatology. It should be noted that the issue is examined from the perspectives of both the older and the recent critical literature on the subject.

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