Theophany and Asceticism in John Scottus Eriugena
Mihai Grigoraş
Abstract Theophany is a central concept in Eriugena’s spirituality and it has been comprehensively treated so far from theoretical point of view. The present study aims at investigating John Scottus’s ‘practical’, i.e. ascetical, perspective. My hypothesis that for Eriugena contemplation always dependent on practice, to such an extent his theophanic mysticism should be considered together with asceticism. Given asceticism not systematically displayed, I assembled number ascetical aspects practical organized them into two categories: (1) negative asceticism: repentance, purgation, mortification, (2) positive virtues, grace, sacraments. All these are presented close connection ultimate spiritual purpose, which attaining God the highest theophanies.
Review of Ecumenical Studies