HIST 2C Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Evelyn Underhill, Scholarly Approaches Of Mysticism, Hildegard Of Bingen
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Mysticism is the ineffable union with god that has roots in all religions from judaism to. It is an experience that unites man with the divine, allowing him to become connected to an otherwise unattainable god. Without mystics, the world would be void of any and all direct links to god. Divine experiences tend to have some shared characteristics. Soon-to-be mystics first realize the impurities of mankind in an awakening of sorts and then quickly enter the stage of purgation. Once they have cleansed their souls through purging, they continue towards illumination. As bounty for the mystic"s newly purified soul, god reaches out and allows the mystic to see glimpses of glory and the enthralling power of that delectable communication that confirm the mystic"s belief in. 3 professor teo ruiz, the terror of history (lecture), ucla, los angeles california, april 11,2017. This stage is exemplified in how angela of foligno came to the sudden realization that.
