The Christology of the Mystics
George H. Tavard
THE CHRISTOLOGY of the Catholic mystics through ages has been notoriously neglected as a source doctrinal tradition by many authors who have recently focused attention on Christology. Modern New Testament scholarship dominated historical background. The contemporary concerns for humanity itself made anthropology central theme, so that Jesus chiefly explored. social context theologies liberation provided new points view in regard to functions and mission Jesus, which now tends be seen more than reconciliation. Even problems theological language, brought light linguistic researches Wittgenstein, contributed accents But rare seems author regards witness valid valuable exploration Christ center permanently experience. Indeed, thesis Dietrich Ritschl, proper reflection should experience Christus praesensf found little echo. 2
Theological Studies