History of Theology/Theology of History
Spiritus September 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1353/scs.2025.a972538 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMcGinn's Modern Mystics functions as both a conclusion to his multivolume history, The Presence of God, and an introduction to his broader project. It places that historical work among twentieth-century mystical authors and, more significantly, begins to address the deeper relationship between history and theology evident in McGinn's scholarship. This is seen through his engagements with Marie-Dominique Chenu, Simone Weil, and Bernard Lonergan.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Keywords | History of christianity Period music Connection principal bundle Philosophy |
| Key finding | McGinn's Modern Mystics serves as a coda to his multivolume history, The Presence of God, and begins to address the deeper connection between history and theology manifested in his scholarship. |
Abstract
Abstract: McGinn’s Modern Mystics serves as a coda to his multivolume history, The Presence of God , but also stands as an introduction of sorts. It situates that historical project among the mystical authors of the twentieth century, but more importantly it begins to address the deeper connection between history and theology manifested in McGinn’s scholarship. To see this, one can attend to McGinn’s engagements with Marie-Dominique Chenu, Simone Weil, and Bernard Lonergan.