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The Luminous Path: Phenomenology and Transformation in Orthodox Mysticism

The Luminous Path: Phenomenology and Transformation in Orthodox Mysticism


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In a world increasingly shaped by speed, distraction, and rational calculation, the ancient practice of Orthodox Christian mysticism offers a profound invitation: to encounter reality in its deepest dimension, where the human heart meets the uncreated presence of God. This book is a careful exploration of that journey-a journey that is not an escape from the world, but the most complete engagement with it. Rooted in Scripture, lived in the rhythm of liturgy, and experienced through prayer and ascetic discipline, Orthodox mysticism illuminates the path from purification to illumination, and finally to union with God. Drawing on phenomenology, this study seeks to render the mystical life intelligible without stripping it of its transformative power. By "bracketing" assumptions, observing inner experience, and attending to the subtleties of perception, we can understand how contemplatives encounter divine light, stillness, and the depths of the heart. Far from mere intellectual exercise, this approach highlights the tangible, embodied, and relational dimensions of mysticism-how prayer shapes perception, how silence speaks, and how communion transforms the person. From a pastoral perspective, especially within the Russian Orthodox tradition, mysticism is not reserved for monks or scholars alone. It is a path open to all who long to see God with the purity of heart promised by Christ (Matthew 5:8). St. Seraphim of Sarov exhorted the faithful to "Acquire the Spirit of Peace, and thousands around you will be saved." This book aims to illuminate that path, offering both guidance and inspiration, inviting readers to enter into the contemplative life with reverence, curiosity, and courage. For the scholar, practitioner, or seeker, the following pages offer an in-depth encounter with the heart of Orthodox spirituality, where theology becomes lived experience, and the mind is drawn into the ineffable wisdom of the Church. May this work inspire both understanding and transformation, leading the reader toward a closer communion with the God who is Light, Love, and Life. Dr. Cor P.M. van Houte


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798298886642
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 376
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Weight: 553 gr
  • ISBN-10: 829888664X
  • Publisher Date: 19 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Phenomenology and Transformation in Orthodox Mysticism
  • Width: 152 mm


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