A Neglected Masterpiece of the Christian Mystical Tradition: The 'Hymns of Divine Eros' by Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022)
A Neglected Masterpiece of the Christian Mystical Tradition: The 'Hymns of Divine Eros' by Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022)
Author(s): John Anthony McGUCKINSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Editura U. T. Press
Keywords: hristian Mystical Tradition; EasternO rthodox tradition;
Summary/Abstract: The Byzantine saint and poet Symeon the New Theologian is one of the Christian world’s greatest mystics, if such a term can properly be used of ancientwriters. It is here applied for the sake of convenience, and in order to unveil theauthor, as it were, who is not only a visionary of the highest order within the EasternO rthodox tradition, but equally one of the Christian world’s most lyrical andrhapsodic writers. It is a startling fact that it is only in recent years that his workshave become available in English translation, and a sadder one that his name is stilllargely unknown to a wider public who would otherwise undoubtedly be interested ina spirituality suffused with light and hope and one of the most profound senses of themercy and compassion of God.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Septentrionis. Theologia Orthodoxa
- Issue Year: I/2009
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 193-214
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English