Dobie, Robert J.

Logos and Revelation: Ibn 'Arabi, Meister Eckhart, and Mystical Hermeneutics

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ISBN 13:
9780813216775
author:
Dobie, Robert J.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
The Catholic University of America Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
313
Genre:
Comparative religion
Condition:
New
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£28.25

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Logos and Revelation explores the concept of mysticism through the writings of two influential medieval thinkers: Ibn 'Arabi and Meister Eckhart. By examining their works, Robert J. Dobie reveals that mystical reflection and experience are deeply connected to the "mystical sense" of sacred text. This understanding positions mystical reading as an interpretive or hermeneutical pursuit, where the goal is to uncover the inner meaning of revelation through imaginative analysis. At its core, mysticism involves appropriating the divine Word, which is present in both scripture and creation. Dobie argues that this approach does not involve cultivating extraordinary personal experiences, but rather seeks to deepen one's understanding of the sacred text and tradition. The book also highlights striking similarities between Christian and Muslim approaches to this divine Word, offering a foundation for interfaith dialogue. Through its examination of Ibn 'Arabi and Meister Eckhart, Logos and Revelation sheds light on the nature of mysticism and its relationship to scripture and tradition.

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