Mysticism After Modernity
Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World
1. Edition October 1997
168 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-20764-1
John Wiley & Sons
In Mysticism After Modernity, Don Cupitt argues that the extensive modern literature about mysticism has rested upon a mistake - the belief that there can be meaningful experience prior to language.
Introduction: The Mysticism of Secondariness.
1. The Modern Construction of Mysticism and Religious
Experience.
2. Theories of Mysticism in Modernity.
3. Dogmatic Theology is an Ideology of Absolute Spiritual
Power.
4. Mysticism is a Kind of Writing.
5. How Mystical Writing Produces Religious Happiness.
6. The Politics of Mysticism.
7. Mystical Writing was the Forerunner of Deconstruction and
Radical Theology.
8. Meltdown.
9. Happiness.
10. Eternity.
Notes.
Select Bibliography.
1. The Modern Construction of Mysticism and Religious
Experience.
2. Theories of Mysticism in Modernity.
3. Dogmatic Theology is an Ideology of Absolute Spiritual
Power.
4. Mysticism is a Kind of Writing.
5. How Mystical Writing Produces Religious Happiness.
6. The Politics of Mysticism.
7. Mystical Writing was the Forerunner of Deconstruction and
Radical Theology.
8. Meltdown.
9. Happiness.
10. Eternity.
Notes.
Select Bibliography.
'In an era where many decry the death of certainties in our
postmodern situation, Cuppitt shows how the mystic teach us to
embrace the freedom and likeness of that very situation. The book
offers a refreshing freeing of vision to our age of doubt. It is a
fine contribution.' Robert K. Forman, Hunter College
"A lucid and stimulating argument for ways to understand
mysticism in the postmodern world. Mysticism After Modernity
should prove invaluable to those concerned about the relevance and
ongoing survival of the mystical tradition." Carl McColman,
Mystic-L
"Postmodernists are likely to find this
enjoyable reading....this is a challenging little book that
deserves to be explored by students of mysticism and religious
experience"George Adams, Susquehanna University
"The central theme of this book is the claim that the writings
of the classical mystics are misunderstood when they are treated
(as they are even by Derrida) as qualified versions of an orthodox
metaphysical theism."Maurice Wiles, Oxford
postmodern situation, Cuppitt shows how the mystic teach us to
embrace the freedom and likeness of that very situation. The book
offers a refreshing freeing of vision to our age of doubt. It is a
fine contribution.' Robert K. Forman, Hunter College
"A lucid and stimulating argument for ways to understand
mysticism in the postmodern world. Mysticism After Modernity
should prove invaluable to those concerned about the relevance and
ongoing survival of the mystical tradition." Carl McColman,
Mystic-L
"Postmodernists are likely to find this
enjoyable reading....this is a challenging little book that
deserves to be explored by students of mysticism and religious
experience"George Adams, Susquehanna University
"The central theme of this book is the claim that the writings
of the classical mystics are misunderstood when they are treated
(as they are even by Derrida) as qualified versions of an orthodox
metaphysical theism."Maurice Wiles, Oxford
Don Cuppitt was, for over 25 years, dean of Emmanuel College Cambridge. He has become known for his many controversial books and television programs, including The Sea of Faith. He has recently retired in order study and write full time.