Grazing and Gazing: Meditation and Contemplation in Puritan Spirituality

In the grammar of Christian spirituality, meditation and contemplation are often seen as synonyms. Is there a difference? This paper traces out the origin of contemplation, locating the practice of contemplation in Lectio Divina, reformed spirituality, and the experimental piety of the Puritans. Thi...

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Auteur principal: Medders, J.A. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Sage Publishing 2022
Dans: Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
Année: 2022, Volume: 15, Numéro: 1, Pages: 30-43
Sujets non-standardisés:B Contemplation
B Méditation
B puritan
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Résumé:In the grammar of Christian spirituality, meditation and contemplation are often seen as synonyms. Is there a difference? This paper traces out the origin of contemplation, locating the practice of contemplation in Lectio Divina, reformed spirituality, and the experimental piety of the Puritans. This paper shows the differences in meditation and contemplation, and how they cooperate in the spirituality of those whose faith is seeking understanding. The clarification and retrieval of contemplation in evangelical spirituality is well served by attending to the Puritans and their understanding of how contemplation functions in the life of those who have been raised with Christ and are setting their minds on things above, where Christ is.
ISSN:2328-1030
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of spiritual formation & soul care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/19397909211055991