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The Mystical Theology of Hugh of Balma

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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The research discusses the concept of dialectical mysticism, theology and the hermeneutic ‎method in the theology of "Hugh of Balma". Hugh uses a hermeneutic method known as ‎‎"spiritual interpretation", which is a mystical interpretation of a word, passage, or text ‎from the Bible or the patristic tradition, especially the biblical exegesis that discovers ‎allusions to heaven or the afterlife. The reason for choosing this research is due to the ‎mystical approach and the rational method in which "Hugh" combines spiritual experience ‎and revelation with philosophical evidence that stems from the spiritual principles of ‎faith. Hugh puts the foundation for his religious philosophy based on the idea of divine ‎knowledge. Knowledge is what leads man to the First Source of the universe. Therefore, ‎in order to reach the first source, a person must know this source first in order to take the ‎path that leads us to Him. Hugh identifies three stages for man to follow that lead us to ‎the beginning of the path to the Supreme Being. These stages are (purification - ‎illumination - union). When a person passes these stages, he reaches the highest stage that ‎places him in front of the First Source of the universe. The stages laid down by Hugh are ‎called paths, and it is these paths that lead the soul and the knowing soul to the unity ‎with the Creator and consequently union with the First Source from which all beings ‎originate.‎

DOI

10.21608/jfabsu.2023.136566.1179

Keywords

mysticism, theology, Knowledge, interpretation

Authors

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Dr/ Mohamed Ahmed

Last Name

Suleiman

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کلية الآداب - جامعة سوهاج

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amas2010@yahoo.com

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بني سويف

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0000-0003-2551-2339

Volume

7

Article Issue

69

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44015

Issue Date

2023-12-01

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2022-04-29

Publish Date

2023-12-01

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5

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30

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2090-9012

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2090-9829

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1,009

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مجلة کلية الآداب . جامعة بني سويف

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The Mystical Theology of Hugh of Balma

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24 Dec 2024