Factors Affecting the Formation of the Christian Mysticism

Abstract

The mystical traditions that express the deep structure of religions are antique and lively beliefs at least as much as religious structure. The interest in mystic-based beliefs has increased in the modern era. On the one hand, human beings live in a profane and a secular way of life, on the other hand, mystical structures that represent the spiritual direction of religions attract supporters. In this direction Christian mysticism is seen as a force to refocus Christians on their religion. It is important to identify the elements that influence the formation of Christian mysticism. According to Christian mystics, this tradition is based on thoughts of leaders like Jesus and Paul. Nevertheless, Christian mysticism influenced by the thoughts of the previous mystical traditions. In this study will be analyzed the influence of the internal dynamics of the formation of Christian mysticism, which consist Jesus, Paul and the texts of New Testament, and the influence of external dynamics, which consist Jewish mysticism and Greek-Roman tradition.