Mysticism Flashcards
Where does the word “mystic” come from?
The greek word for “hide” or “conceal”
What word does “mystic” give us?
“Mystery”
What does “mystery” mean?
Something hidden from our understanding
Who said “who are you Lord?”
Saul
Which key book did William James write in 1902?
The Variety of religious experience
Who was Bingen’s famous daughter?
Hildegard
What text on contemplation was well know in the 14th Century?
The Cloud of Unknowing
What book did Julian of Norwich write?
Revelations of divine love
‘Come be my light’ was collection of letters by whom?
Mother Teresa
Where did St John of the Cross leave his cares?
Amongst lilies
Who did Jesus “ordain to be a “mirror amongst men”?
Margery Kemp
Who saw a “fiery light coming from the open heavens”?
Hildegard
What was the first name of the Pseudo-Aereopagite?
Dionysius
Who’s heart was “flooded with the light of confidence”?
St Paul
Who described God as “wholly other”?
Rudolph Otto
What was the name of St Therese of Lisieux’s autobiography?
Letters
Who was the Author of ‘Scivas’?
Hildegard
What is the meaning of ‘Scivas’?
Knowing the ways
What kind of night did St John of the Cross experience?
A dark night
How big was the “little thing” that Julian of Norwich was shown?
Size of a hazelnut
Name the 3 things about God that Julian of Norwich learnt in his vision?
God made it;
God loves it;
God sustains it
What shaped St Therese of Lisieux’s life?
Her profound experiences of God’s closeness in her life
What text did St Therese of Lisieux write?
‘Story of a Soul’
What causes Paul to fall to the ground?
“a light from heaven”
