McLean, Julienne

The Diamond Heart: Jungian Psychology and the Christian Mystical Tradition

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ISBN 13:: 9781685030957
author:: McLean, Julienne
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Chiron Publications
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 280
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Europe, Spain & Portugal,
Condition:: New
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The Diamond Heart: Jungian Psychology and the Christian Mystical Tradition by Julienne McLean explores the intersection of two influential spiritual traditions. Through 15 key papers and talks, the author draws on the writings of St Teresa of Avila and C.G. Jung to examine the relationship between depth psychology and the Christian mystical tradition. Jung's concept of the human psyche as 'by nature religious' is central to this exploration. The book aims to provide a depth approach to spirituality and numinosity, relevant in today's post-religious context. McLean believes that Jungian depth psychology can serve as a foundation for understanding the Christian mystical tradition, offering a renewed and invigorated approach to the human inner life. This book draws on the rich symbolism of St Teresa of Avila's writings, such as her classic work "The Interior Castle", and Jung's exploration of the psychological foundation of religion. McLean sees this as an opportunity for a new flowering of theologia mystica in our secular time.

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