The Mystical Theology of Hugh of Balma | ||
| مجلة کلية الآداب . جامعة بني سويف | ||
| Article 11, Volume 24, Issue 69, December 2023, Pages 5-30 PDF (985.79 K) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jfabsu.2023.136566.1179 | ||
| Author | ||
| Dr/ Mohamed Ahmed Suleiman* | ||
| کلية الآداب - جامعة سوهاج | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The research discusses the concept of dialectical mysticism, theology and the hermeneutic method in the theology of "Hugh of Balma". Hugh uses a hermeneutic method known as "spiritual interpretation", which is a mystical interpretation of a word, passage, or text from the Bible or the patristic tradition, especially the biblical exegesis that discovers allusions to heaven or the afterlife. The reason for choosing this research is due to the mystical approach and the rational method in which "Hugh" combines spiritual experience and revelation with philosophical evidence that stems from the spiritual principles of faith. Hugh puts the foundation for his religious philosophy based on the idea of divine knowledge. Knowledge is what leads man to the First Source of the universe. Therefore, in order to reach the first source, a person must know this source first in order to take the path that leads us to Him. Hugh identifies three stages for man to follow that lead us to the beginning of the path to the Supreme Being. These stages are (purification - illumination - union). When a person passes these stages, he reaches the highest stage that places him in front of the First Source of the universe. The stages laid down by Hugh are called paths, and it is these paths that lead the soul and the knowing soul to the unity with the Creator and consequently union with the First Source from which all beings originate. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Mysticism; theology; knowledge; interpretation | ||
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