Theosophia: Hidden Dimensions of Christianity
Theosophia traces the long-hidden esoteric stream of Christian gnostic theosophy, revealing a "chivalric" religion of the Holy Spirit at the heart of Christianity. It shows that all three major branches of Christianity bear within them interrelated esoteric traditions. A deeply affirmative book, Theosophia introduces wholly unexpected aspects of Christian tradition. Where mainstream Christianity seems "anti-nature," Christian theosophy affirms a profound nature-mysticism; where it seems anti-erotic, theosophy affirms a powerful religious eroticism; and where it is portrayed as rigidly patriarchal, theosophy affirms a mysticism founded in the divine Sophia, the feminine personification of wisdom. Theosophia reveals hidden dimensions of our spiritual heritage that speak directly to our current social, ecological, and religious crises.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0940262649
ISBN13:9780940262645
Release Date:May 1994
Publisher:Lindisfarne Books
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A Treasure of a Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Arthur Versluis does a remarkable job here. He informs the mind while moving the heart in the direction of what it longs for. This book goes beyond Christian concerns while doing them deep justice. It's a special book in my library and I highly recommend it. In many ways it's alive with the breath of Sophia.
Open doors to gnosis
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Arthur Versluis has penned a book which will open doors for anyone seeking a more meaningful experience of the essence of Christianity. The writing is masterful, compelling, convincing, and inspiring. Not to be confused with the theosophical movement of Blavansky, Besant, etc., Dr. Versluis' "Theosophia" takes the reader through a journey of esoteric Christian thought. The work of Jacob Boehme is perhaps the most significant "eye-opener" here, for it is in this study that one may begin to appreciate the "inner dimensions" inherent in the Christian faith, allowing the seeker to remain faithful to doctrinal elements of Christianity while not succumbing to "new age" so-called theologies. For this reader, a totally new world was unveiled thanks to the author's perceptions of gnosis.
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