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Ysabel de Andia’s double exploration of Christian and Hindu mysticism, available in English for the first time.
Now available in English for the first time, Ysabel de Andia's double exploration of Christian and Hindu mysticism provides a valuable addition to the field. Composed from lectures given in Benares in 2015 to priests of the Missions Étrangères de Paris, Mystery of God, Mystery of Christ combines the two main research interests that have defined de Andia's career: first, an understanding of Christian mysticism as growing out of the Christian mystery of Christ and the sacrament, and secondly, the relationship between this and Hindu contemplative prayer as articulated by Jules Monchanin.
Beginning with the Cappadocian fathers, de Andai traces the developing interpretation of Mystery through Christian thinkers from Origen and Gregory of Nyssa to Basil and Dionysios the Areopagite. From here, she begins to dovetail this study with an exploration of Hindu contemplation, relating the Carmelite mystic St John of the Cross to the Advaitist tradition, especially as expounded by Shankara. Throughout, her masterful understanding of both traditions is apparent. For English readers, her insight will provide a fresh perspective on this lively subject area.
Now available in English for the first time, Ysabel de Andia's double exploration of Christian and Hindu mysticism provides a valuable addition to the field. Composed from lectures given in Benares in 2015 to priests of the Missions Étrangères de Paris, Mystery of God, Mystery of Christ combines the two main research interests that have defined de Andia's career: first, an understanding of Christian mysticism as growing out of the Christian mystery of Christ and the sacrament, and secondly, the relationship between this and Hindu contemplative prayer as articulated by Jules Monchanin.
Beginning with the Cappadocian fathers, de Andai traces the developing interpretation of Mystery through Christian thinkers from Origen and Gregory of Nyssa to Basil and Dionysios the Areopagite. From here, she begins to dovetail this study with an exploration of Hindu contemplation, relating the Carmelite mystic St John of the Cross to the Advaitist tradition, especially as expounded by Shankara. Throughout, her masterful understanding of both traditions is apparent. For English readers, her insight will provide a fresh perspective on this lively subject area.
Price: $110.00
Pages: 395
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
28 March 2024
Trim Size: 9.02 X 5.98 in
ISBN: 9780227179451
Format: Hardcover
One of the most credible ways of speaking about God in a secularised society is one in which God is approached as a mystery. This wonderful book by Ysabel de Andia shows that such an approach leads to insight into the interfaces between different religions. It also shows that it is precisely through a careful analysis of these interfaces that the specificity and beauty of the individual religions becomes crystal clear. I think this study is an exceptionally good contribution to interreligious dialogue and to a better understanding of what exactly religion entails.
— Paul van Geest, Full Professor of Church History and History of Theology, Tilburg University & Full Professor of History of Theology and Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam
— Paul van Geest, Full Professor of Church History and History of Theology, Tilburg University & Full Professor of History of Theology and Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Foreword, by Andrew Louth
Abbreviations
Part I: Mystery
1 The Mystery of Christ According to Saint Paul
Introduction: Mystery and the Mysteries
The Meaning of Mystery in the Old Testament
The Pauline Epistles
Conclusion: The Mystery and Pauline Mysticism
Annexe: Use of the Term 'Mystery' in the Old and New Testaments
2 The Mystical Meaning of Scripture
Introduction: The Inner Mysteries (Interiora Mysteria)
The Letter and the Spirit
The Gospel and Its Actors: The 'Mysticism of Jesus'
Conclusion: 'The Bread of the Word'
3 Nuptial Mysticism: The Song of Songs
Introduction: The Language of Love
The Song of Songs and Its Commentaries
The Unus Spiritus and Cistercian Mysticism
Conclusion: A Mysticism - Scriptural, Nuptial and Trinitarian
Part II: Mystagogy
4 Mystery and Mystagogy
Introduction: The Paschal Mystery
The Holy Mysteries and the Deification of Man
Sign and Mystery - from Mystèrion to Sacramentum
Conclusion: The Mysteries and the Mystery of Our Faith
5 The Bridal Chamber
Introduction: Look! The Bridegroom Is Coming!
Baptism: The Nuptial Bath of the Church
The Bridal Chamber
The 'Beginning of Mysteries': Water and Blood
The Wedding Feast
Conclusion: Bridal, Sacramental and Ecclesial Mysticism
6 Baptism and Trinity
Introduction
Baptism: Confession of the Trinity and Sign of Unity
Basil: Community of Glory and Worship
Gregory of Nazianzus: Unity and Trinity
Conclusion: The Illumination of Baptism and 'God Is Light'
7 The Trinity and India
Introduction: The Trinitarian Theology of Jules Monchanin (1895-1957)
The One and the Many: Plato's Parmenides
Unity and Trinity
Mysticism of the Trinity
Conclusion
Annexe: Hymn to the Trinity by Brahmabandhav Upadhyaya
8 The Perfect Sacrifice
Introduction: The Cross, the Heart of the Mystery
To Offer Sacrifice and to Offer Oneself in Sacrifice: The Two Covenants
Sacrifice in Ancient India
Conclusion: Sacrifice in Ancient India and Christianity
Annexe: Hymn to Puru?a (Puru?a-Sukta)
Part III: Mysticism
9 Negative Theology and Mystical Theology
Introduction: The Way of Negation (Via Negationis), Europe and Asia
The Mystical Theology of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
Darkness and Ecstasy
Affirmative Theology and Negative Theology
Beyond Everything
Conclusion: The Dionysian Inheritance
10 To Suffer Divine Things (Pati Divina): The Mystical Experience
Introduction: Pati Divina
Suffering, Passion, Passivity
The Taste of Wisdom: Experience
The Gift of Wisdom and Connaturality
Conclusion
11 Passive, Loving Knowledge
Suffering, Passivity and the Passion of Love
Mystical Theology According to John of the Cross
The Sense of Presence
12 The Heart, the Centre and the Self
The Spirit and the Heart
The Centre of the Soul
The Self (Atman)
13 Christian and Non-Christian Mysticism
Definitions of Mysticism
Natural and Supernatural Mysticism
Comparative Mysticism
Henri de Lubac: 'Mysticism and Mystery'
Conclusion: Mystery and Mysticism
Conclusion: Mystery - Mystagogy - Mysticism
From Mystery to Mysticism
Mystagogy: Mysterium Fidei
Negative Theology and Mystical Theology
Christian Mysticism
Retractationes
Word and Silence
Bibliography
Index of Names Cited
Abbreviations
Part I: Mystery
1 The Mystery of Christ According to Saint Paul
Introduction: Mystery and the Mysteries
The Meaning of Mystery in the Old Testament
The Pauline Epistles
Conclusion: The Mystery and Pauline Mysticism
Annexe: Use of the Term 'Mystery' in the Old and New Testaments
2 The Mystical Meaning of Scripture
Introduction: The Inner Mysteries (Interiora Mysteria)
The Letter and the Spirit
The Gospel and Its Actors: The 'Mysticism of Jesus'
Conclusion: 'The Bread of the Word'
3 Nuptial Mysticism: The Song of Songs
Introduction: The Language of Love
The Song of Songs and Its Commentaries
The Unus Spiritus and Cistercian Mysticism
Conclusion: A Mysticism - Scriptural, Nuptial and Trinitarian
Part II: Mystagogy
4 Mystery and Mystagogy
Introduction: The Paschal Mystery
The Holy Mysteries and the Deification of Man
Sign and Mystery - from Mystèrion to Sacramentum
Conclusion: The Mysteries and the Mystery of Our Faith
5 The Bridal Chamber
Introduction: Look! The Bridegroom Is Coming!
Baptism: The Nuptial Bath of the Church
The Bridal Chamber
The 'Beginning of Mysteries': Water and Blood
The Wedding Feast
Conclusion: Bridal, Sacramental and Ecclesial Mysticism
6 Baptism and Trinity
Introduction
Baptism: Confession of the Trinity and Sign of Unity
Basil: Community of Glory and Worship
Gregory of Nazianzus: Unity and Trinity
Conclusion: The Illumination of Baptism and 'God Is Light'
7 The Trinity and India
Introduction: The Trinitarian Theology of Jules Monchanin (1895-1957)
The One and the Many: Plato's Parmenides
Unity and Trinity
Mysticism of the Trinity
Conclusion
Annexe: Hymn to the Trinity by Brahmabandhav Upadhyaya
8 The Perfect Sacrifice
Introduction: The Cross, the Heart of the Mystery
To Offer Sacrifice and to Offer Oneself in Sacrifice: The Two Covenants
Sacrifice in Ancient India
Conclusion: Sacrifice in Ancient India and Christianity
Annexe: Hymn to Puru?a (Puru?a-Sukta)
Part III: Mysticism
9 Negative Theology and Mystical Theology
Introduction: The Way of Negation (Via Negationis), Europe and Asia
The Mystical Theology of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite
Darkness and Ecstasy
Affirmative Theology and Negative Theology
Beyond Everything
Conclusion: The Dionysian Inheritance
10 To Suffer Divine Things (Pati Divina): The Mystical Experience
Introduction: Pati Divina
Suffering, Passion, Passivity
The Taste of Wisdom: Experience
The Gift of Wisdom and Connaturality
Conclusion
11 Passive, Loving Knowledge
Suffering, Passivity and the Passion of Love
Mystical Theology According to John of the Cross
The Sense of Presence
12 The Heart, the Centre and the Self
The Spirit and the Heart
The Centre of the Soul
The Self (Atman)
13 Christian and Non-Christian Mysticism
Definitions of Mysticism
Natural and Supernatural Mysticism
Comparative Mysticism
Henri de Lubac: 'Mysticism and Mystery'
Conclusion: Mystery and Mysticism
Conclusion: Mystery - Mystagogy - Mysticism
From Mystery to Mysticism
Mystagogy: Mysterium Fidei
Negative Theology and Mystical Theology
Christian Mysticism
Retractationes
Word and Silence
Bibliography
Index of Names Cited