Mystical Hunger
Indonesian Journal of Theology September 10, 2020 DOI: 10.46567/ijt.v8i1.103 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractHunger can be a site for mystical encounter with God, drawing on Christian mystical traditions where personal experience shapes theology. The article defines mystical theology, then explores Simone Weil's view of hunger as mystical experience and Dorothee Solle's idea that such experience drives social transformation. Together, they show hunger as both an intimate experience with God and a means for hospitality that breaks down social barriers.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Sociology Philosophy |
| Key finding | Hunger can be understood as both an experience of intimacy with God and a dimension for hospitality that breaks down social barriers. |
Abstract
This article endeavors to discuss hunger as a site for mystical encounter with God. The history of Christian mysticism shows that our experiences play a significant role in the sourcing of its very theology. Upon consideration of a clarifying definition for mystical theology, I elaborate on Simone Weil’s view of hunger as mystical experience along with Dorothee Solle’s notion that mystical experience impacts social transformation. With help from both, hunger can be seen as an experience of intimacy with God and at once possesses the dimension for hospitality, for the purposes of breaking down social barriers.