De nos jours, nous accordons une place particulière à la littérature Universelle, qui est située au point de croisement du soi et de l’autre, de l’implicite et de l’explicite, de l’intime et du public. En ce qui concerne notre étude comparative entre la vision de Mowlânâ Djalâl Od-Dîn Mohammad Balkhî Rûmî, poète mystique iranien du XIIIème siècle et celle d'Alfred de Vigny, poète stoïcien, romantique et mystique français du XIXème siècle, sur l'Homme Parfait, nous avons tenté à montrer que nos deux Génies, quoique l’un était oriental et l’autre occidental, que l’un était du 13ème siècle et l’autre du 19ème siècle, que leurs religions étaient différentes, que l’un était postérieur à l’autre et ne l’a fort probablement jamais lu, ont des avis quasiment identiques sur l’Homme Parfait. En effet, la pureté et la bonté spirituelle, l’innocence, l’honnêteté, l’amitié, l’amour, et les caractères humbles de l’être humain, ne dépendent point des dimensions spatio-temporelles, ni de l’idéologie et de la civilisation des sujets à traiter, car ce sont des qualités purement humaines qui prennent leur source dans la conscience, le cœur et l’âme et représentent tout le côté divin de l'être. L'Homme Parfait nommé le "vrai Mystique" chez Mowlanâ et le "Paria" chez Alfred de Vigny certifient que certains hommes sont des êtres à part, sortes d’extraterrestres, tout en étant des symboles de l’humanité. Ces gens là, tout à la fois d’ici-bas et d’au-delà, libérés en fait de leur « moi » matériel, sont le pur reflet d’un « moi » divin. Une telle personne peut espérer être sur le bon chemin et pouvoir rester digne de posséder à la fois la face de l’Homme et la face de Dieu. Par conséquent, nous avons simplement envisagé les points communs entre les sujets en question et en tenant compte des notions d'identité et d'altérité, nous nous sommes focalisés sur une paix universelle. / Today the Universal literature has taken a particular place for itself, because this literature is on the cross point of "self" and "other", "implicit" and "explicit", "intimate" and "public". The comparative study between the foresights of Mowlânâ Djalâl-Od- Dîn Mohammad Rûmî-é BalkhÎ, the Iranian mystic poet of the 13th century, and, Alfred de Vigny, the romantic, stoic, and mystic poet of French 19th century, on the subject of "Perfect Man", in spite of the fact that the two men lived six centuries apart, one was in the East and the other one was in the West of the World, their religions were different, and that most likely Vigny had not read Mowlânâ's works, the two poets have almost similar opinions about the "Perfect Man". Normally, the comparative study is conducted to identify, directly or indirectly, the influence of a certain person or doctrine over another person or doctrine; but in this study, our readers or audience will see that the nature of purity, spiritual goodness, innocence, honesty, friendship, love, and sublime human characteristics are neither dependent of time and place, nor they depend on a specific ideology or a special culture, because they have all their roots in the intelligence, heart, and spirit of individuals and are part of Devine aspect of human being.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-25T19:20:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ceci Maria Costa Baptista Mariani.pdf: 836983 bytes, checksum: 9488e81f23d9e2c3fb66f730fdb5aef6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-12-05 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The point of departure for this study was the work Le Mirouer des Simples Ames by Marguerite Porete, who belonged to a religious order in the region of The Rhine and who, according to history, lived between the second half of the XIII century and the beginning of the XIV century. It is a stimulating work which makes an important contribution to philosophical, theological and literary thinking. Our aim in this study was to explore the Christian mystic, which reached its peak in the late Middle Ages, to deepen the perception of this dynamic which is expressed as an experience of annihilation and to perceive how it unfolds in the theology. The more specific objective was to go deeper into the meaning of Marguerite Porete´s theological thinking, fundamentally mystical, and her contribution to systematic theology today, which intends not only to unite concepts and theological theory, but also to be a theology attentive to historical experience, the objective site of God´s presence, but which in spite of this, has confronted the risk of losing its contemplative dimension, the subjective site of a mystic encounter with God, thus freely transcending historical time and space. Our theological reading of Mirouer led us to perceive that the great contribution from this work lies in the explicitness of the relation between self-deprivation and liberty on the one hand and on the other, the bold affirmation that God is Graciousness, a God of delicacy, sweetness and goodness, in a world whose favored image of God is that of the almighty Father, at one time director, protector and fount of authority, a God of great majesty who remains in heaven and occasionally extends his hand across the clouds. To the God who leads an army constituted of angels and saints who exercise an intermediary function and manifest his protective and judging omnipresence, Marguerite announces the Loin-près, He who from his absolute transcendence, through graciousness, comes to us and transforms us for communion with Him / O ponto de partida dessa pesquisa foi a obra Le Mirouer des Simples Ames de Marguerite Porete, uma beguina cleriga, da região do Reno e que, segundo consta, viveu entre a segunda metade do século XIII e início do século XIV. Uma obra instigante que traz uma contribuição importante para o pensamento filosófico-teológico e literário. Nosso objetivo, com esse estudo, foi sondar a mística cristã que atinge seu ápice na alta idade média, aprofundar a percepção dessa dinâmica, que se expressa como experiência de aniquilamento, e perceber como ela se desdobra em teologia. O objetivo mais específico foi aprofundar o significado do pensamento teológico de Marguerite Porete, fundamentalmente místico, e sua contribuição para teologia sistemática hoje que pretende ser mais que reunião de conceitos, teologia teórica, mas teologia que está atenta para a experiência histórica, lugar objetivo de presença de Deus, mas que, apesar disso, tem enfrentado o risco de perder sua dimensão contemplativa, lugar subjetivo do encontro místico com Deus, transcendência livre do espaço e do tempo, portanto da história. Nossa leitura teológica do Mirouer levou-nos a perceber que a grande contribuição da obra reside na explicitação da relação entre despojamento de si e liberdade por um lado e por outro, na ousada afirmação de que Deus é Cortesia, Deus de delicadeza, doçura e bondade, num mundo cuja imagem privilegiada de Deus é o Pai poderoso, a um tempo diretor e protetor, fonte de autoridade, Deus de grande majestade que permanece no céu e que eventualmente mostra sua mão através das nuvens. Ao Deus que está à frente de um exército constituído de santos e anjos que exercem a função de intermediários e que manifestam sua onipresença protetora e julgadora, Marguerite anuncia o Loin-près, aquele que desde a sua absoluta transcendência, por cortesia, vem a nós e nos transforma para a comunhão com ele

Ce travail est présenté en trois parties : une édition critique du « Traité des quatre mariages » de Jeanne Chézard de Matel (Roanne 1596-Paris 1670), une analyse historico-Théologique du traité et une exploration des questions théologiques sur l’Incarnation soulevées dans ce traité qui donnent naissance à une spiritualité de l’Incarnation. Dans l’édition du texte sont présentés des recherches sur la vie de l’auteur (mystique lyonnaise, fondatrice de l’Ordre du Verbe Incarné et du Saint Sacrement), son milieu, ses sources, ses écrits et sa théologie, ainsi que des recherches sur l’histoire du traité (le manuscrit, la date de composition, le copiste, sa relation avec le « Traité des trois mariages » et les sources éventuelles de son contenu). La deuxième partie analyse le traité selon les deux thèmes de lecture biblique et de mariage spirituel. L’analyse se fait avec attention au contexte historique et aux sources, avec le but d’ouvrir une réflexion théologique sur les questions soulevées dans le traité. La troisième partie met en regard la pensée de Jeanne Chézard de Matel et la théologie contemporaine en prenant comme point commun l’expérience du lecteur actuel. L’étude explore les relations entre le temps et l’éternité et entre la Création, l’Incarnation et le Salut. Le travail aboutit à la présentation d’une spiritualité de l’Incarnation qui la comprend comme éternelle et salvatrice, une union d’amour qui lie les humains, l’un avec l’autre, et tous avec Dieu. / This work is presented in three parts: a critical edition of the “Treatise on the Four Marriages” of Jeanne Chézard de Matel (Roanne 1596 – Paris 1670), a historical-Theological analysis of the treatise, and an exploration of the theological questions on the Incarnation raised in this treatise, giving rise to an incarnational spirituality. The edition of the text presents research on the life of the author (a mystic from the region of Lyon, foundress of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament), her milieu, her sources, her writings, and her theology, as well as research on the history of the treatise (the manuscript, date of composition, copyist, relationship with the “Treatise on the Three Marriages”, and the sources of its content). The second part analyzes the treatise according to two themes: the reading of Scripture and spiritual marriage. The analysis, keeping in mind the treatise’s historical context and sources, seeks to open a theological reflection on the issues raised in the treatise. The third part puts Jeanne Chézard de Matel in dialogue with contemporary theologians, taking as a common point the current reader’s experience. The study explores the relationship between time and eternity and between Creation, Incarnation and Salvation. The work culminates with the presentation of a spirituality of the Incarnation, understood as an eternal and salvific union of love which binds all humans together with each other and with God.

Treball de recerca sobre els factors que poden afavorir els àmbits de coneixement silenciós o no conceptual. Consisteix en una primera fase de delimitació de l'àmbit d'estudi, el coneixement silenciós, a partir de la proposta filosòfica d'Eugenio Trias; en concret, del concepte de "condició fronterera", que apunta a la doble possibilitat humana de coneixement. S'analitzen, a continuació, una mostra significativa de referències al coneixement no conceptual (del món de l'art, principalment) i a com es treballa en el marc d'aquest mode de coneixement. El silenci de la relació subjecte-objecte com a relació cognoscitiva recolzada en preconceptes, apareix com a una constant. Per això la investigació es centra, aleshores, en l'exploració del cultiu del silenci de les capacitats cognoscitives. I com a part dels resultats obtinguts, proposa una lectura dels mestres de l'experiència mística des de la perspectiva del silenci ("des-subjecció", a l'obra de Trías) de les capacitats cognoscitives humanes. / Trabajo de investigación sobre los factores que puedan favorecer el conocimiento silencioso o no conceptual. Una primera fase la constituye la delimitación del ámbito de estudio, el conocimiento silencioso, lo que se hará con la ayuda de la propuesta filosófica de Eugenio Trías y, muy especialmente, de su concepto de "condición fronteriza", que da razón de la doble posibilidad humana de conocimiento. A continuación se analiza una muestra significativa de referencias al conocimiento no conceptual (de artistas, en su mayoría) y a cómo se trabaja en ese ámbito. El silencio de la relación sujeto-objeto como relación cognoscitiva sostenida sobre preconceptos, aparece como una constante. Lo que lleva a la investigación hacia la exploración del cultivo del silencio de las capacidades cognoscitivas. Y a proponer, finalmente, una lectura de los maestros de la experiencia mística, desde la perspectiva del silenciamiento ("des-sujeción", en Trías) de las capacidades cognoscitivas humanas. / This research studies the components that favor the achievement of non-dual or silent knowledge. The first phase of the study is to establish the limits of silent knowledge. This will be possible thanks to Eugenio Trias' philosophy, specially his concept of "border condition" which develops the double possibility of human knowledge. In the second part of the paper, I study non-conceptual knowledge and how it functions in the statements of different artists and the operating way of this knowledge. In this research the relation between the subject and the object is constantly silent in the cognitive dynamic. Therefore, I explore how to foster the silence of the cognitive capacity and propose a hermeneutic approach to the masters of the mystic experience from the perspective of "detachment" from the cognitive capacities. ("des-sujeción" in Trias terminology).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Salve Regina University, 2006.

This thesis is a study of self-knowledge in the writings of Catherine of Siena. The introductory chapter clarifies the kind of self-knowledge she is describing, viz. metaphysical self-knowledge which, in the case of mystics such as Catherine, blossoms into mystical self-knowledge. Catherine is then situated within the framework of her own era. A survey of catherinian literature follows. Since her major symbol for self-knowledge is the cell, the concept of the cell in the Church tradition of the West, and its influence on Catherine, is explored. The major aspect of the enquiry is the tracing of the chronological unfolding of Catherine's doctrine of self-knowledge, working with the texts themselves. This is done under the headings of her three main symbols for self-knowledge, la eel/a (the cell), la casa (the house) and la citta dell'anima (the city of the soul). Each of these sections is concluded with an interpretation of the significance of the unfolding of that symbol within Catherine's thought and the chapter itself is rounded off by an interpretation of the three symbols for self-knowledge in their integration and interconnectedness. Catherine communicates her experience of mystical self-knowledge by means of a complex system of images and symbols, all of which fit together to form a whole. This warrants an investigation into the role of the imagination, imagery and symbol in mysticism, and explores Catherine's use of imagery and symbol. The study shows Catherine's own gradual integration of mystical experience and ministry as it takes place within her experience and in the development of her thought. What we are able to see, by studying the texts, is the formation and strengthening of the underlying unity in Catherine between the inner movement of mystical love and outgoing concern for others which is redemptive love. These two are really one. / Christian, Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D. Th. (Religious Studies)

The thesis deals with life and particularly works of William Blake, one of the most prominent representatives of English poetry and art. His work stems from his dissatisfaction and resistance to religious and secular doctrines. He is known as an original poet, an engraver and a painter, a graphic artist and an illustrator, as well as a mystic and a visionary. In the midst of the birth of the modern world, during the War of Independence, the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution, he considered his talent for design and his predispositions of the Old Testament prophets a direct inspiration for him and his prophetic mission. He identified with all types of oppression and enslavement of humanity and tried to gibbet them in his works. He mainly criticised repressed sexuality, which according to him leads to wars, industrialism and perverted science. The apocalyptic character of many of his works is closely related to the time in which he lived and worked. These are mainly so-called prophetic books, which he also printed, and in which he used synthesis of artistic means. Most of his life he spent in poverty and solitude, misunderstood and despised. This reassured him of his real prophetic destiny. Blake?s work became an inspiration for following generations of artists; but only the 20th century fully discovered him and understood the importance of his prophetic vision. Blake sees a redemptive power of the real art, which helps cleanse people?s inner eyes, and gives them the opportunity to be freed from enslaving forces.

The black church and Prince Hall Freemasonry both played important roles in the black experience in America. Freemasonry and the black church; one secular, the other spiritual, played equally important, interrelated roles in the way the black community addressed social, political, and economic problems in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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