What is Augustinian in Twelfth-Century Mysticism?

C. gives a concise overview of Augustinian and Dionysian-Eriugenian influence on mysticism on various figures of the twelfth century. 'It is a mistake to see those influences as opposed', says C., '... So far as the twelfth century is concerned... everything is Augustinian'.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Robert D. Crouse
Published: Augustinian Historical Institute, Villanova, 1994
Peter Lang, New York, 1994
Pages:401-414
Format:Essay
Topic:- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > Augustinus Magister. Augustinianism > Augustinianism
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > General studies of the survival of Augustine in the Greek world and in western thought and schools > [Survie dans le Moyen Âge occidental (généralités)] > [XIIe Siècle]
- Influence and Survival > The Middle Ages (430-1453) > General studies of the survival of Augustine in the Greek world and in western thought and schools > [Pensée médiévale (par sujet)] > [Mystique]
Parent Work: Augustine, Mystic and Mystagogue
Status:Active
Description
Summary:C. gives a concise overview of Augustinian and Dionysian-Eriugenian influence on mysticism on various figures of the twelfth century. 'It is a mistake to see those influences as opposed', says C., '... So far as the twelfth century is concerned... everything is Augustinian'.

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