IS THERE A DISTINCTIVELY CHRISTIAN MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE? A REPLY TO STEPHEN PAYNE

In a recent philosophical study of mysticism, entitled John of the Cross and the Cognitive Value of Mysticism, Professor Stephen Payne has argued that there is a distinctively Christian mystical experience. On the basis of this, he further attempts to justify the conviction that mystical awareness i...

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1. VerfasserIn: Barnes, L. Philip (Verfasst von)
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Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: 1995
In: Journal for the study of religion
Jahr: 1995, Band: 8, Heft: 2, Seiten: 75-97
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Zusammenfassung:In a recent philosophical study of mysticism, entitled John of the Cross and the Cognitive Value of Mysticism, Professor Stephen Payne has argued that there is a distinctively Christian mystical experience. On the basis of this, he further attempts to justify the conviction that mystical awareness is a cognitive mode of experience which provides epistemic support for the existence of the Christian God. In this reply I challenge Professor Payne's account of the distinctive character of Christian mysticism and note the implications of this for belief in the Christian God.
ISSN:2413-3027
Enthält:Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religion